Food Groups
Which food group helps build and repair muscles?
Proteins
Which nutrient gives the body energy to move, think, and grow?
Carbohydrates
True or False: A healthy diet includes foods from different food groups.
True
True or False: Fruits contain carbohydrates.
True
What happens when your body doesn’t get enough energy from food?
Tired / low energy
Milk, yogurt, and cheese belong to which food group?
Dairy
Which nutrient helps build muscles?
Protein
Which is the healthier snack: an apple or candy? Why?
Apple — nutrients and fiber
Are all carbohydrates unhealthy?
No
One consequence of eating too much junk food is…
Poor health
Which food group is the body’s main source of energy?
Grains / Carbohydrates
Which nutrient helps digestion and keeps you full longer?
Fiber
Which drink is usually the healthiest choice?
Water
Which carbohydrate choice is healthier: whole wheat bread or white bread?
Whole wheat
How can not eating properly affect school performance?
Harder to focus / less energy
Fruits and vegetables are important because they provide vitamins, minerals, and ___
Fiber
Vitamins and minerals help the body do what?
Stay healthy / function properly
What does “balanced meal” mean?
Includes different food groups
Why are healthy carbohydrates important?
They give energy
What might happen if someone eats very few fruits and vegetables?
Lack of vitamins / poor health
Name TWO food groups that provide carbohydrates.
Fruits and grains (also vegetables)
Which nutrient is found naturally in fruits and gives them sweetness?
Natural sugar (fructose)
Give an example of a balanced breakfast.
Answers vary (eggs + fruit + whole grain)
Name TWO foods that contain healthy carbohydrates.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains
Why can poor nutrition affect the immune system?
Body lacks nutrients to fight illness