Macronutrients
The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and ___.
What is protein?
Vitamin C helps your body heal wounds and fight ___.
What are infections?
The Guide recommends eating a wide variety of foods from this many food groups.
What are five?
Digestion begins in this part of the body.
What is the mouth?
The ingredient listed first on a food label means it is present in the ___ amount.
What is largest?
Carbohydrates are broken down into this type of sugar to give the body energy.
What is glucose?
Calcium is needed to strengthen these parts of the body.
What are bones and teeth?
The food group that should make up the largest part of your plate.
What are vegetables and legumes?
This organ produces bile to help digest fats.
What is the liver?
A food high in fibre is good for this part of the body.
What is the digestive system?
These macronutrients are the building blocks of muscles and tissues.
What are proteins?
Iron helps make this part of blood, which carries oxygen.
What is haemoglobin?
Lean meats, eggs, and nuts belong to which food group?
What is the protein group?
Most nutrient absorption takes place in this part of the digestive system.
What is the small intestine?
“Best before” means the food is still safe to eat after that date if it has been ___.
What is stored properly?
Fats are important for protecting organs and absorbing these.
What are vitamins (A, D, E, K)?
Lack of iodine can cause swelling of this gland in the neck.
What is the thyroid?
This group includes foods like bread, rice, and pasta.
What are grains (cereals)?
The stomach uses this acid to break down food.
What is hydrochloric acid?
Sodium on a food label refers to the amount of ___.
What is salt?
This type of fat, found in fast foods, is the least healthy.
What are trans fats?
Vitamin D helps your body absorb which mineral?
What is calcium?
The Guide places foods like chocolate and soft drinks here.
What is “only sometimes and in small amounts”?
The large intestine’s main job is to absorb this.
What is water?
This label tells you if a food has been produced without synthetic pesticides.
What is “organic”?