Food Groups
This food group includes bread, rice, oats and pasta
Grains
How many main food groups are in the AGHE?
5 food groups
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats & Protein
What are micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals that the body needs in small amounts, typically in volumes of mg. Micronutrients don’t provide energy however, they help the body use energy properly and keep all body systems working.
What is the approximate percentage of water in the human body?
60%
This food group helps build and repair the body and includes chicken, eggs, and tofu.
Lean Meats and Alternatives
Which food group should take up the largest section of the plate?
Vegetables and Legumes
Which macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Name one vitamin and one mineral we have learned in this topic.
- Vitamin C or Vitamin D
- Iron or Calcium
What are some of the functions of water?
- regulates body temperature (keeps you cool when you sweat)
- carries nutrients and oxygen around the body, helping your cells to work properly
- prevents dehydration, as not enough water can cause headaches, dizziness, and tiredness
- helps focus and concentration, even mild dehydration, an make it harder to think clearly
This food group is richest in calcium and helps build strong bones and teeth.
Dairy Alternatives
Which food group should take up the smallest section of the plate?
Discretionary foods
Which macronutrient helps the body grow and repair?
Protein
What does iron help the body do?
- Helps your blood carry oxygen around your body, so you don't feel tired or weak
Why is water important during sport?
It replenishes the body's water levels from sweating
This food group includes broccoli, carrots, beans, and lentils.
Vegetables and Legumes
Name one reason why the AGHE is useful for planning meals
- It helps you to have a healthy, balanced diet.
- prevents eating too much of one food group
- promotes long-term health
- Builds healthy habits that last into childhood/adulthood
Makes sure we get all the nutrients we need
Which macronutrient gives long-lasting energy and helps protect organs?
Fats
What does calcium help the body build?
Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth to support growth during the teenage years and beyond
Why can dehydration make it harder to focus in class?
-It makes it harder to focus and be able to think clearly
This food group includes apples, bananas, oranges, and berries.
Fruit
List all 5 food groups in the AGHE
Vegetables and Legumes, Grains, Fruit, Lean Meats and Alternatives & Dairy and Alternatives
Name one food high in protein and one food high in carbohydrates.
Protein - Eggs, Fish, Red Meat, Tofu, Chicken & Lentils
Carbohydrates - Rice, Bread, Pasta, Apples & Bananas
What does vitamin C help protect the body against?
Helps to strengthen the immune system so your body can fight off colds and sickness.
What can happen if you do not drink enough water?
You can become dehydrated