Food Groups, Nutrients and Balance Diet

Water is important

• for excretion of harmful wastes

• as it is the main component of blood

• for maintaining normal body temperature

• All these options

This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.

• Protein

• Dietary fibre

• fats

• minerals

Which nutrient helps in body building, healing of wounds and repair of worn out tissues?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

• Vitamins and minerals

• fiber and food

• Fats and carbohydrates

• Protein and fats

Proteins are found in...

• meat, fish, eggs

• bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

• fruits and vegetables

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

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

• Food that are the same are unhealthy.

• Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

Which of the following statements is true?

• A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

• Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

• A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in proper amounts.

• A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre in equal amounts.

Which among the following nutrients protects you from diseases?

• Carbohydrates

• Fibres

• Fats

• Vitamins

Bread, potatoes and tapioca are __________.

• Food for protection

• Body-building food

• Energy-giving food

What is the function of energy-giving food?

• To give us energy for work and play

• To help us grow and develop

• To help us repair our body

• To protect us from diseases