Nutrition Basics Fundamentals

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🍎 Part 1: Macronutrients and Micronutrients

1. Match each macronutrient to its primary function in the body:

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Growth and repair of body tissues

Main source of energy for the body

Energy storage and protection of organs

2. Which of the following are micronutrients? (Tick all that apply)

Vitamin C

Carbohydrates

Iron

Calcium

Proteins

3. Complete the sentence: Micronutrients are needed in __________ amounts but are __________ for proper body function.

Choose from: small, large, essential, optional

🥗 Part 2: New Zealand Food Groups

4. According to the NZ Eating and Activity Guidelines, there are five main food groups. List them below:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

4. _________________________________

5. _________________________________

5. For each food item, circle which food group it belongs to:

Kumara: Vegetables | Grains | Protein | Dairy | Fruit

Chicken breast: Vegetables | Grains | Protein | Dairy | Fruit

Wholemeal bread: Vegetables | Grains | Protein | Dairy | Fruit

Milk: Vegetables | Grains | Protein | Dairy | Fruit

6. Why is it important to eat foods from all five food groups? Explain in 2-3 sentences.

🌟 Part 3: Nutrition and Hauora (Wellbeing)

7. How does good nutrition support each aspect of hauora? Give one example for each:

Physical wellbeing: _________________________________

Mental/Emotional wellbeing: _________________________________

Social wellbeing: _________________________________

8. Think about a meal you ate yesterday. List the foods and identify which nutrients they provided:

9. Set one realistic nutrition goal for yourself this week:

Nutrition Basics Fundamentals

Nutrition Basics Fundamentals

🍎 Part 1: Macronutrients and Micronutrients

🥗 Part 2: New Zealand Food Groups

🌟 Part 3: Nutrition and Hauora (Wellbeing)

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