Food Groups - Autumn Term Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 food groups?
A
Carbohydrates Protein Minerals Vitamins Water Fibre Fats
2
Q
Give an example of each food group: Protein - Carbohydrate - Fats - Vitamins - Minerals - Fibre - Water -
A
C - bread, pasta, potatoes P - eggs, meat, milk, cheese F - cheese, cream, butter, yogurt V - grapes, apples, banana M - broccoli, lettuce, carrots Fi - lentils, oats, cereal W - juice, fruit
3
Q
What is protein?
A
Substance used for growth and repair
4
Q
What is fat?
A
Used for energy and making new cells and hormones
5
Q
What is carbohydrate?
A
Either starch or sugar, used for energy
6
Q
What are vitamins?
A
Needed in small amounts for overall health, mainly fruits and vegetables
7
Q
What is fibre?
A
Helps prevent constipation.
8
Q
What are minerals?
A
Iron is one of these, needed in small amounts for healthy blood
9
Q
What is water?
A
Needed as a solvent for the digested food. We need about 1.5 litres of this a day.
