Food groups Flashcards
What are examples of healthy food?
Cabbage
Carrot
Meat
Chicken
What are examples of unhealthy food?
Burger
Chips
Soda
Sweets
How many food groups do we have?
Three
Name the main food groups.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
What are vitamins?
They are protective foods. They protect us from getting sick.
Where do we get vitamins from?
Fruits and vegetables.
Name five fruits.
Orange Banana Apple Mango Kiwi
Name five vegetables.
Cabbage Cauliflower Onions Carrots Kales
What are proteins?
Proteins are body building foods. They help to repair worn tissues.
Where do we get proteins from?
Plants and animals
Name some sources of protein.
Milk Eggs Fish Beans Cheese Chicken Nuts
What are carbohydrates?
These are energy giving foods. They make us strong and give us energy to do many activities.
What are examples of energy giving foods?
Pasta Bread Biscuits Cake Noodles