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Nutrition Foundations Worksheet

Read the short guide, then help plan a nutritious day for a busy Year 7 student. Choose a variety of foods and remember that needs and preferences differ. There is no single perfect menu.

Quick guide: food and nutrients

Carbohydrates are an important energy source. Protein supports growth and the repair of body tissues. Fats provide energy and help the body absorb some vitamins. Vitamins and minerals support many body processes; for example, calcium helps build strong bones and iron helps carry oxygen in the blood. Water is essential for hydration and normal body function. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends enjoying a wide variety of foods from five groups: vegetables and legumes/beans; fruit; grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain or high-fibre; lean meats and alternatives; and milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives, mostly reduced fat. Discretionary foods—such as many sweets, soft drinks and fried snacks—are not needed for health, but can sometimes be enjoyed. Overall patterns matter more than judging a single food.

Check your understanding

Use the guide above to answer each question. For questions about choices, explain your reasoning rather than labelling foods as simply good or bad.

1.Which nutrient is an important energy source for the body?

Carbohydrates
Water
Vitamins
Calcium

2.Bodhi is growing and plays weekend sport. Which nutrient most directly supports growth and repair of body tissues?

Protein
Water
Vitamin C
Fibre

3.True or false: Water is essential for normal body function, even though it does not provide energy.

TrueFalse

4.Match each nutrient or food group with the description that fits it best.

Calcium
Iron
Vegetables and legumes/beans
Water

One of the five Australian food groups
Helps build strong bones
Supports hydration and normal body function
Helps carry oxygen in the blood

5.Write one example of a food for each Australian food group: vegetables and legumes/beans; fruit; grain foods; lean meats and alternatives; milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives.

6.Ari has a long school day and sport after class. Suggest one reason a varied eating pattern can help meet the body's needs. Include at least two different nutrients or food groups in your explanation.

7.At lunch, Mei can choose a chicken-and-salad wholegrain wrap or a meat pie. Explain how the wrap could contribute to a varied meal pattern. Avoid claiming that one choice is always right for everyone.

8.A student says, “Sometimes foods must be avoided completely.” Is this statement accurate according to the guide? Explain your answer.

9.Plan a breakfast that includes foods from at least three of the five food groups. Name the foods and explain how two of your choices support the body.