The 5 Food Groups

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 _____

Fruit and vegetables provide the body with ...

• Protein

• Starchy carbohydrates

• Vitamins and minerals

• Fats

You should eat ____ portions of fruit and vegetables a day

Vitamin C, found in fruits, supports a healthy immune system

• True

• False