🍎 Part 1: Food Groups and Nutrients

1. List the 5 main food groups:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

4. _________________________

5. _________________________

2. Which nutrient is the main source of energy for our bodies?

Protein

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

3. Which nutrients help build and repair muscles? (Select all that apply)

Protein

Fat

Fibre

Iron

4. Match each food to its main food group by drawing lines:

Cheese

Apple

Chicken

Bread

Butter

Fruits and Vegetables

Carbohydrates

Protein

Dairy

Fats

💪 Part 2: Nutrients and Health

5. Explain why we need calcium in our diet:

6. What happens if we don't eat enough vitamin C?

7. Fill in the blanks:

________ helps our digestive system work properly and can be found in wholemeal bread and vegetables.

________ from the sun helps our bodies absorb calcium for strong bones.

🍽️ Part 3: Plan a Balanced Meal

8. Design a balanced lunch that includes all 5 food groups. Write one food from each group:

Carbohydrates: _________________________

Protein: _________________________

Dairy: _________________________

Fruits and Vegetables: _________________________

Fats: _________________________

9. Explain why it's important to eat foods from all 5 groups every day:

Food Groups and Nutrients

Food Groups and Nutrients

🍎 Part 1: Food Groups and Nutrients

💪 Part 2: Nutrients and Health

🍽️ Part 3: Plan a Balanced Meal

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