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Classes of Food

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which group of foods should be taken in a small amount?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Proteins

2.

The following are foods that contain carbohydrates except

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Where do we get protein from?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

What happens when you have too much fat in your diet?

a)

Obesity

b)

Diabetes

c)

Thin

d)

Kidney disease

5.

What is the food pyramid?

a)

A guide to take care of our food

b)

A guide to choose healthy food

c)

A guide to increase stamina

d)

A guide to buy types of food

6.

Carbohydrate provides the most important source of energy for our body. Example of carbohydrate is

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

On level 4 of the food pyramid, we are encouraged to consume these types of foods in small quantities. Among the types of foods in this level are oil, sugar and ________

a)

Meat

b)

Nuts

c)

Cereal

d)

Salt

8.
To avoid health problems you should eat _________ and __________
a)
candy and cake
b)
fruits only
c)
vegetables only
d)
fruits and vegetables
9.

The ___________ group is the largest block in the Food Guide Pyramid.

a)
Fats
b)
Proteins
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
10.

This nutrient is used for building, maintaining, and repairing tissues and cells.

a)
proteins
b)
fats
c)
carbohydrates
d)
water
11.

This organic compounds are found in fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

a)
minerals
b)
fats
c)
carbohydrates
d)
vitamins
12.

These food contain ______ and _____.

a)

fats

b)

vitamins

c)

protein

d)

fibre

13.

This food is classified as

a)

Water

b)

Fats

c)

Fibre

14.

Eating eggs provide ...................... for my growth.

a)

protein

b)

fibre

c)

carbohydrate

15.

This food is classified as

a)

carbohydrate

b)

fibre

c)

protein

16.

This food is importance for us because it

a)

prevents constipation

b)

provides energy

c)

warm the body

17.

Which of the following is a source of protein?

a)
b)
c)
18.

Which of the following statements is the function of carbohydrate?

a)

Regulate body processes

b)

Replace dead cells

c)

Act as a chemical solvent

d)

Supplies a lot of energy

19.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about fibre?

a)

Encourages constipation

b)

Fruits, vegetables and grains are high in fibre

20.

Eating food rich in fibre helps to prevent (a)   (Clue: It is a one-word answer)

21.

Give 2 example of food in Fiber

a)

Cabbage

b)

Bread

c)

Meat

d)

Tomatoes

22.

Tick 2 examples of vitamins

a)
b)
c)
23.

What is the importance of food for Fats?

a)

Keep us healthy

b)

Prevent Constipation

c)

Warm the body

d)

For growth

24.

Water is to provide energy and keep us healthy. Yes or No ?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

The importance of food in vitamins and minerals is to keep us healthy. Which are the two examples of these classes of food?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

What are the classes of food and the importance of food in this picture?

a)

Mineral : Keep us healthy

b)

Protein : For growth

c)

Fats : Warm the body

d)

Carbohydrate : Provide energy

27.

Meat is a good source of protein. Which of these foods belongs to the same class of food?

a)
b)
c)
28.

Oil is a type of fat. Which of these belongs to the same group? (More than one answer)

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

Vitamin helps to maintain our health. Which of these foods are good sources of vitamins? (More than one answer)

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

We need to eat fibres to prevent constipation. Which of these are the source of good fibres? (More than one answer)

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

Carbohydrate provides energy to our body. Which of these are the source of carbohydrate? (More than one answer)

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

Green-leaf vegetables provide good vitamins and minerals to our body. Which of these foods have the same function?

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

We need water to regulate our body temperature. Which of these is suitable to control the body temperature? (More than one answer)

a)
b)
c)
34.

Children needs good source of protein to help them grow. Which of these are NOT suitable for children's growth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

I don't like to eat fruits and vegetables. What will happen to me?

a)

Fever

b)

Getting fatter

c)

Constipation

36.

The table below shows the list of food consumed by  Paneer this morning. 

·         Three slices of bread with butter
  ·         A cup of milk

What class of food is lacking from the diet?

a)

A.      Fats

b)

B.     Carbohydrates

c)

C.     Protein

d)

D.     Fibre

37.

Which of the following groups of food is rich in protein?

a)

A. Rice, bread and potatoes

b)

B. Bread, fresh fruit and fish liver oil

c)

C. Rice, vegetable oil, egg yolk

d)

D. Milk, cheese and meat

38.
Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16 year old girl to prevent dehydration?
a)
Drink lots of caffeinated liquids
b)
Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise
c)

Drink at least ten eight glasses of water a day

d)
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
39.

Water is extremely important to our health because it

a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
40.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only one type of food?

a)

Having a variety of food shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.