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Define the term 'balanced diet'.
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.
moderation
sufficient
balanced
variety
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
vitamin
Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.
same
more
equal
less
Sam likes doughnuts. But what will happen if Sam only eats doughnuts?
He will become ill
He will turn into a doughnut
He will dream about doughnuts
He will be very happy
We need a variety of foods to grow and stay healthy. What else do we need to stay healthy?
Sweets
Water
Chocolate
Ice cream
Alex has just woken up. She gets up, washes and cleans her teeth. Then she gets dressed. Before she sets off for school, she has something to eat. Alex has her _________.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Supper
Which of these is the best healthy option?
Cakes and biscuits
Fruit and vegetables
Ice cream and sweets
Which one of these is best in a healthy diet?
Doughnuts
Vegetables
Sweets
Crisps
What should you do to have a healthy diet?
Eat the same thing every day
Eat different types of food
Eat lots of the same thing
Eat lots of food
Eating fruit is good for us. Many fruits have an important chemical in them. It helps keep us healthy. What is it called?
Oxygen
Vitamin C
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Here is a list of foods: cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, broccoli, spinach. What do we call these vegetables?
Beans
Greens
Reds
Roots
Some children have allergies. They must be careful not to eat certain foods. What might happen if they eat those foods?
They will laugh and play
They will eat more of them
They will become ill
Which of the following foods do NOT count towards your five-a-day fruit and vegetables?
Frozen vegetables
Chips
Tinned fruit
Chickpeas
Which of the following foods are sources of fiber?
Potatoes, with the skin left on
Wholegrain pasta
Apples
Baked beans
Why do we need to eat a balanced diet?
To give us energy
In oder for our bodies to function properly
To help us grow
To prevent us from getting fats
Malnutrition means?
May mean under nutrition or over nutrition
Someone is starved
Someone is eating to much
If someone is deficient in a nutrient it means?
They do not get enough vitamins
They are not eating enough of a nutrient and it is giving them symptoms
They do not like nuts
Fruit and vegetables are important because?
They provide you with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients
They are colorful
They are easily available
Meat, fish and other alternatives provide the following important nutrient.
Protein
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fiber
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