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Worksheetsnutrition/healthy eating habits
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
Macronutrients are
carbohydrates, proteins and fat
fat, vitamins and minerals
carbohydrates, proteins and minerals
fat, fiber and vitamins
Micronutrients are
carbohydrates, fat and minerals
minerals, vitamins and fiber
proteins, vitamins and fiber
proteins, vitamins and minerals
What is a good source of animal protein?
bread, fish and eggs
meat, eggs and nuts
eggs, dairy and poultry
meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy,
Vitamins cannot be produced by our body. They must be eaten with our food. We can find them a lot in:
sugary drinks and chocolate
pastry and bread
fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk, fish and eggs
frozen food
Which vitamin strengthens your immune system?
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Which vitamins are fat soluble?So they can be stored in our body
Vitamins B and D
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Vitamins A, B and C
Vitamins B, B12 and B6
Which vitamins are water soluble? Which means they cannot be stored in our body
All Vitamins of Group B, Vitamin C
Vitamin K and C
Vitamin C and Vitamin B12
Vitamin C and Vitamin B6
What are the macrominerals that our body needs to function?
Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium, Phospherus, Magnesium and Sulfur
Salt, Chloride, Calcium and Phospherus
Magnesium, Silver, Gold and Sodium
Calcium, Potassium and Mercury
Microminerals or trace minerals are also needed in a small amout. The most important are:
Iron, Zinc, Mercury, Aluminium
Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium and Copper
Iron, Selenium, Copper and Aluminium
Iron, Arsenic, Selenium, Copper and Zinc
Fiber is a kind of
protein that we can digest easily
carbohydrate that we cannot digest
fat that we need for our stomac
carbohydrate that is mainly found in sugar
Fat is needed for our body
because food tastes better with fat
because our heart requires a lot of fat
because it gives our body energy and protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and helps your body absorb vital nutrients.
because our brain burns a lot of fat
Which problems can occur when you are obese?
Your risk of getting diabetes2 , a heart attack or a stroke are a lot higher.
You might get more allergies
Your might have problems with your ears
You might get cancer
Secondary phytochemicals (substances contained in plants)
are not very useful for our body
make us bloat
are poisonous
are very beneficial for our health (they are antioxidative)
The maximum consumption of sugar should not be more than 100 calories which is
20 teaspons or 60 grams
80 teaspons or 200 grams
6 teaspoons or 24 grams
15 teaspoos or 52
Essential fatty acids are found in
chicken and bread
fish and shellfish as well in seaweed oil, flaxseed (linseed) and flaxseed oil, hemp seed, olive oil, soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.
liver and eggs
vegetables
Good sources of calcium are
lemons, oranges and kiwi
milk, cheese and other dairy foods. green leafy vegetables – such as curly kale and okra
potatoes, carotts and strawberries
chocolate and coffee
Calcium is needed for
strong bones and your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.
your eyes
for your stomach
for your hair
Which foods contain hidden sugars?
breakfast cereal, sausages, yoghurt, soft drinks and salad dressings
mineral water and milk
meat and sausages
cheese and eggs
