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WorksheetsThe 5 Food Groups
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
The main function of carbohydrates in the body is ..
Growth and repair of muscles
Providing energy
Providing vitamins and minerals
Food sources of carbohydrates would be ..
Meat, eggs, nuts
Milk, cheese, yoghurt
Rice, pasta, potatoes
Oil and butter
Brown/wholemeal varieties of carbohydrates contain ..
More fibre
More sugar
More fat
More protein
Fibre provides the body with energy
True
False
Fibre is important for digestive health
True
False
Fibre is found in foods such as ..
Meat and fish
Brown rice, fruit and nuts
Butter and oil
Brown/wholemeal varieties of bread, pasta and rice are healthier choices because they contain (a)
Fruit and vegetables provide the body with ...
Protein
Starchy carbohydrates
Vitamins and minerals
Fats
You should eat (a) portions of fruit and vegetables a day
Vitamin C, found in fruits, supports a healthy immune system
True
False
Vitamins and minerals are known as micronutrients because they are needed in small amounts
True
False
A 'handful' counts as one portion of fruits or vegetables
True
False
Protein is important for the body because ...
It provides warmth and insulation
It provides long lasting energy
It helps to grow and repair muscles
It helps with bone development
Lentils, chickpeas and beans (known as pulses) are a good source of protein
True
False
The building blocks of protein are called ...
Fatty acids
Amino acids
Dairy foods are important for ...
Strong bones and teeth
Brain development
Strong muscles
Your body cannot absorb calcium without vitamin d
True
False
Examples of dairy foods would be ..
Oil and butter
Bread, rice and pasta
Eggs, meat and fish
Milk, yoghurt, cheese
Some people are allergic to dairy products because it contains a sugar called ....
Gluten
Lactose
Glucose
Fats/lipids are important for the body because ... (2 answers)
They provide lots of energy
They provide important vitamins
They provide fibre
They taste good
Examples of fats from plants (unsaturated) would be .. (2 answers)
Butter and lard
Olive oil and coconut oil
Nuts and avocadoes
Bacon and steak
Examples of fats from animals (saturated) would be .. (2 answers)
Olive oil and coconut oil
Butter and lard
Nuts and avocadoes
Bacon and steak
Eating too much fat from animals (saturated fat) can cause heart disease
True
False
Eating foods high in fibre helps you to feel fuller for longer
True
False
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are all known as ...
Micronutrients
Macronutrients
Cooking methods have an impact on the nutritional content of a food
True
False
Which is the healthiest method for making hot chips?
Deep frying
Baking
To stay hydrated it is recommended to drink ...
1 litre of water a day
2 litres of water a day
3 litres of water a day
Calories (kcal) measure how much energy is in the food
True
False
Choose the healthiest option ...
White toast with jam
Brown toast with jam
Brown toast with peanut butter
White toast with peanut butter
