A Balanced Diet

Question 1

What is food and what does it provide?

Answer 1

Food is a source of energy that provides the raw materials our bodies require to grow + repair themselves. For example, our bones require calcium to get strong.

Question 2

What are the components of a balanced diet? There are 7.

Answer 2

Protein, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, water, vitamins, minerals
(+sugar, nutrients)

Question 3

Give an example of a food(s) that provides protein.

Answer 3

Eggs, meat, fish, nuts

Question 4

Give an example of a food(s) that provides carbohydrates.

Answer 4

Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread

Question 5

Give an example of a food(s) that provides fats.

Answer 5

Butter, cheese, avocado, oily fish

Question 6

Give an example of a food(s) that provides sugar.

Answer 6

Chocolate, sweets

Question 7

How does fibre help bodily functions?

Answer 7

Fibre aids peristalsis (muscular contractions of the bowel to move its contents through)

Question 8

Give an example of a food(s) that provides nutrients.

Answer 8

Fruit, vegetables