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 Nutrition (nutrients)
A. Answer ‘T’ for True, and ‘F’ for False.
1. There is protein in fish. _______
2. Sugar and starch are kinds of fat. _______
3. There is carbohydrate in rice. _______
4. A lot of sugar is good for you. _______
5. You shouldn’t eat a lot of saturated fat. _______
6. There is vitamin C in cheese. _______
7. All minerals are good for you. _______
8. There is fibre in fruit and vegetables. _______

B. Answer the questions. You don’t need to answer in full sentences.

1. Name one food where you can find unsaturated fat. _________________________________________
2. Which 2 nutrients give us energy? ________________________________________________________
3. Which nutrient helps us to grow? ________________________________________________________
4. What is the function of fibre in our diet? ___________________________________________________
5. Which is healthier, saturated or unsaturated fat? ____________________________________________
6. Which vitamin helps our bodies protect against infection? ____________________________________
7. Which mineral should we not eat too much of? _____________________________________________
8. What is the function of calcium in our diet? ________________________________________________
9. Name the 6 nutrients needed for a healthy body. ___________________________________________
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C. Match the groups of foods with the nutrients they contain. (Although there is more than
one correct answer, try your best to find the most suitable answer for each one.)

1. milk and cheese ______ A. saturated fat

2. oranges, kiwis, peppers B. sugar
3. cheese, nuts, meat, biscuits, ice cream ______ C. calcium
4. fruit, vegetables, cereal ______ D. protein
5. olive oil ______ E. fat

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6. bread, rice, pasta, potatoes ______ F. fibre
7. butter ______ G. vitamin C
8. meat, fish, milk, beans ______ H. starch
9. fruit, sweets, cakes, biscuits, ice cream ______ I. unsaturated fat

D. Write the correct words next to the pictures. (meat, vegetables, fruit, biscuits, peppers,
rice, cereal, cheese, milk, fish)

1. _____________________ 6. _____________________

2. ___________________ 7. _____________________

3. _____________________ 8. _____________________

4. _____________________ 9. _____________________

5. _____________________ 10. _____________________

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ANSWER KEY:
A. Answer ‘T’ for True, and ‘F’ for False.

1. T
2. F (carbohydrate)
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. F (too much salt isn’t good for you)
8. T

B. Answer the questions. You don’t need to answer in full sentences.

1. olive oil
2. carbohydrate and fat
3. protein
4. keeps our digestive system healthy.
5. Unsaturated fat is healthier.
6. vitamin C
7. salt
8. builds strong teeth and bones
9. carbohydrate, fat, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals (order is unimportant)

C. Match the groups of foods with the nutrients they contain. (Although there is more than one correct answer, try
your best to find the most suitable answer for each one.)

1. C
2. G
3. E
4. F
5. I
6. H
7. A
8. B

D. Write the correct words next to the pictures.

1. rice
2. fruit
3. fish
4. milk
5. peppers
6. vegetables
7. biscuits
8. cheese
9. meat
10. cereal

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