🍎 Part 1: Nutrients and Body Functions

1. Match each nutrient to its main job in the body by drawing lines or writing letters:

A. Carbohydrates

B. Protein

C. Vitamins & Minerals

D. Water

_____ Growth and repair of muscles

_____ Quick energy for daily activities

_____ Protection from illness and body regulation

_____ Helps with temperature control and digestion

2. Which nutrient group would be MOST important for each situation? Circle the best answer:

Before a sports training session:

Protein

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

After an injury to help healing:

Protein

Carbohydrates

Water

3. Name TWO foods that are good sources of each nutrient:

Carbohydrates: _________________ and _________________

Protein: _________________ and _________________

Vitamins & Minerals: _________________ and _________________

🥗 Part 2: Food Groups and Meal Planning

4. Sort these foods into the correct food groups by writing them in the boxes below:

Foods: chicken breast, brown rice, apple, milk, spinach, wholemeal bread, salmon, broccoli, yoghurt, banana

Grains & Cereals:

Meat & Alternatives:

Dairy & Alternatives:

Fruits & Vegetables:

5. Plan a balanced lunch that includes foods from at least 3 different food groups:

6. Explain why variety in your food choices is important for good health:

💡 Part 3: Making Healthier Choices

7. Look at these two lunch options. Which is the healthier choice and why?

Option A: Meat pie, soft drink, chocolate bar

Option B: Chicken and salad wrap, water, apple

Healthier choice: Option _____

Give TWO reasons for your choice:

8. Suggest ONE improvement you could make to Option A to make it healthier:

9. Complete this sentence about your own eating habits:

One nutrient I need more of in my diet is _________________ because _________________________________

A food I could eat more often to get this nutrient is _________________

Nutrition Foundations Worksheets

Nutrition Foundations Worksheets

🍎 Part 1: Nutrients and Body Functions

🥗 Part 2: Food Groups and Meal Planning

💡 Part 3: Making Healthier Choices

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