Food Groups
Which food group is responsible for helping to build muscles?
Protein
What does water help our bodies maintain?
Hydration
State 1 way healthy eating benefits our bodies.
Helps us grow, stay healthy, gives us energy or keeps us from getting sick.
What should you drink instead of sugary drinks?
Water
Amy wants to build her muscles. She can choose between chicken and spinach. Which should she choose?
Chicken, as it's a protein.
Which food group helps a person maintain strong bones and teeth.
Dairy
How do carbohydrates help us daily?
They provide energy for daily activities.
Why is it important for us to have enough energy?
It allows us to carry out daily tasks, work, move, and keep our bodies functioning properly.
State 2 healthy eating habits that students should practise daily.
Eat colourful meals, drink water, don't skip breakfast, limit junk food.
Why is skipping breakfast bad before a long day at school, even if you stay well-hydrated?
Breakfast provides the essential energy and nutrients needed to sustain a person throughout the morning.
Rice, bread and potatoes belong to which food group, and what is their main function?
Carbohydrates; they provide energy.
What's the difference between proteins and carbohydrates in our bodies.
Proteins help build muscles, while carbohydrates provide energy.
Explain how healthy eating supports both physical growth and daily activities.
It provides nutrients that help the body grow and energy for everyday activities.
Why should we limit junk food instead of making it a regular part of our meals?
To maintain healthier eating habits and support our body's health.
Sarah eats rice for energy but rarely eats fruits and vegetables. Which important benefit is she missing out on?
Vitamins that help keep her body strong.
A meal contains chicken, rice and water. Identify 2 food groups that are missing from the meal based on the groups in the slides.
Vitamins, dietary fibre, & calcium
Why is it important to consume different types of food instead of relying on just one food group?
Different food groups provide different benefits, such as energy, vitamins, muscle development and strong bones.
A student feels weak and tired after exercise and finds that their muscles take a long time to recover. Explain how eating more protein can help them.
Proteins help to repair and rebuild muscles after physical activity so the body feels strong and refreshed.
A student skips breakfast, drinks soft drinks regularly and eats junk food almost every day. Identify 3 changes they should make.
Eat breakfast, replace sugary drinks with water and limit junk food.
Maya is training hard for a sports track event. To get fit, she eats only plain grilled chicken breast and protein shakes. However, she feels exhausted and dizzy during practice. What's wrong with her diet?
Maya only eats proteins, lacks carbohydrates and healthy fats. Without them, her body lacks energy for exercise, leading to extreme fatigue.