Grade 5. Healthy Eating Flashcards
What are the 5 food groups we need to eat from to stay healthy?
- Carbohydrates (starchy foods)
- Proteins
- Minerals & vitamins
- Dairy products
- Fibre & water
Give me 3 examples of Carbohydrates ( starchy food)
- White rice
- Pasta
- Bread
Why does our bodies need carbohydrates (starch)?
Carbohydrates give us energy.
Give me 3 examples of protein foods?
- Fish
- Eggs
- Beans
(Meat, cheese, lentils, legumes)
Why do our bodies need protein?
Protein helps build your body.
What do proteins do for the body?
Proteins keep your blood muscles and bones strong.
What foods contain vitamins and mineral?s
Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals.
True or false dark green vegetables are good for you?
True! dark green vegetables of very good for you.
How many kinds of fruit and vegetables should you eat every day?
You should try and eat five kinds of fruits and vegetable every day
What is an easy way to know that you are you eating healthy fruit and vegetables.
Cheese food of different colours yellow red and lots green.
Give four examples of dairy products
- Milk
- cheese
- butter
- cream
Extra one. yoghurt
True or false a small amount of fat in our diet keepass out hair and skin healthy
True
How many glasses of water should you drink every day
6
Why do we need fibre
Fibre help as digest our food
Give four examples of food with fibre
- Brown rice
- whole wheat flour
- beans
- nuts
(peas potatoes and some fruits and vegetables)
