Fuel and Energy
This nutrient is like "Fuel" for your body so you can run and play.
Carbohydrates!
This nutrient helps your muscles grow big and strong.
Protein!
These nutrients help keep your body healthy and protect you from sickness.
Vitamins
Drink this white liquid to get Calcium for strong bones.
Milk
You should drink 6 to 8 glasses of this every single day.
Water!
Name a common white food that gives a lot of energy.
Rice or Bread!
This "protein" comes from a chicken and can be scrambled or boiled.
Eggs!
Oranges, guavas, and lemons are rich in this vitamin.
Vitamin C!
These nutrients help keep your body healthy and strong.
Minerals!
Half of your dinner plate should be filled with these two colourful groups.
Fruits and Vegetables!
These are natural sugars that can be found in trees that give us a lot of energy.
Fruits!
Name two "Non-meat" foods that still belong to the protein group.
Any two of these answers:
Eggs, Beans, Nuts, Peas.
Name one food that provides vitamins.
Oranges, Carrots, Callaloo.
(other answers can be accepted)
If you do not have enough Calcium, this part of your mouth might get weak.
Teeth!
Name two food groups you would see on a healthy plate.
Fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, or dairy.
True or False: Candy is a healthy way to get all your daily energy.
False!
Protein helps your body do this when you get a scrape or a cut.
Heal itself.
Repair itself.
Fix itself.
This vitamin helps your body use calcium to keep bones strong.
Vitamin D!
Grains provide your body with this F word.
Fiber!
How many portions of fruits and vegetables should you eat a day?
Five portions.
Explain why fats are important but should not be eaten too much.
Fats give energy and protect the body, but too much can cause health problems.
(closest answers can be accepted)
Name three animals we get protein from.
Any three of the following:
Cow, Chicken, Goat, Fish, Pig.
Explain why vitamins are important for children.
Vitamins help children grow properly and stay healthy.
(closest answers can be accepted)
Which Vitamin helps your body absorb Calcium?
Vitamin D!
Explain why it is important to eat foods from all food groups.
Different foods give different nutrients the body needs to grow and stay healthy.