Carbs
What are carbohydrates?
Sugars, Starches and dietary fibre (Other answers accepted)
Proteins do this for our body
Builds muscles and heals
What are fats?
Nutrients that keep us warm and give us energy. (Other answers accepted)
What does fiber do for our body?
Helps you feel "full" and helps when using the bathroom.
What do vitamins do for our body?
Helps our body develop and function normally
Carbohydrates do this for our body
Give us energy
Name two sources of protein that come from an animal
Meat, fish, eggs, poultry
What does our body use fat for?
Energy
Name two foods that are a good source of fiber
Beans, lentils, wholegrains
What do minerals do for our body?
keeps your bones, muscles, heart and brain healthy and working properly
Steak, pasta, salmon, olive oil
Which of these is a source of carbohydrates?
Pasta
Name two sources of protein that come from a plant
Grains, lentils, nuts, seeds, rice, beans etc
Name an example of an unhealthy source of fat.
Fatty cuts of meat, butter, margarine, fried foods...
Fiber is ONLY found in foods that come from...
Fruit, vegetables, legumes and wholegrains
Name an example of red meat
Anything made from beef/lamb
Name 3 sources of unhealthy carbs
Chips, crisps, chocolate, cakes etc
Proteins help make these two important chemicals in our body
Enzymes and hormones
Name two examples of a healthy source of fat
Olive oil, nuts, avocado
Lettuce, corn, chicken, oranges and whole grain bread...Which one DOES NOT contain fiber?
Chicken
Name three examples of vitamins
Vitamin A, Bs, C, D, E, K
Name 3 examples of a healthy source of carbs
Fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, beans, etc
Proteins are made up of this
Amino Acids
What are the healthy fats in fish called?
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Fiber helps to clean out this part of the digestive system
What are the intestines?
Name three examples of minerals
Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc etc