Food and nutrients
Fill in the gap: ____ gives us energy, helps us grow and keeps us healthy
Food
If someone does not eat meat or fish, what diet do they follow?
Vegetarian
True or false: We should try to avoid eating too much food that is high in sugar, saturated fat and salt.
True
What should we do after eating our meals, for good hygiene?
Brush our teeth
What are the two types of micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
What are unhealthy fats called?
Saturated fats.
When we go shopping, what should we read to learn about what is inside of our food?
Food labels
How can we protect our hearing when using headphones?
Keep the volume at a lower level
What are the three types of macronutrients?
Fats, proteins and carbohydrates
Complete the sentence: A ________ ____ gives our body the right amount of nutrients it needs to function well.
Balanced diet
Which traffic light colours on a food label show that it is mostly healthy?
Green and amber
How much water should we try to drink every day?
6-8 glasses
What type of diet includes fruit, vegetables, fish, white meat, pulses, cereals and healthy fats?
Mediterranean
Complete the sentence: The number of ________ tells us the amount of energy contained in foods or drinks.
calories
Name one thing that we should do to help prevent diseases?
Washing your hands regularly/ using hand sanitizer, sneezing into a tissue, getting vaccinated, staying at home if you´re ill, seeing the doctor.
Name one health problem that may happen if we don´t eat a balanced diet.
Tooth decay, obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol
Name one thing that we can do to look after our mental health?
Not spending too long on screens, spending time with people we love, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, making time to relax, saying no to drugs/ alcohol, eating a balanced diet.