SCIENCE IN ENGLISH. 5th.
NUTRITION TEST
Name___________________ Date _______________________________________ 1.- Fill in the blanks: There are five main food groups: _________________, ________________, ________________,____________________ and ______________________. Oils are not a food group but you need them for good health. We have to eat different kinds of foods to be ______________ and to _____________. ________________________ are the substances which our body needs to be healthy and to grow. They also give us energy.
2.- Cross the odd one out and say why: banana- orange- pear- lemon- chicken
tuna fish- eggs- ham- cereal- pork
whole grains- milk- beans- lettuce- spinach
pasta- bread- watermelon- rice- biscuits
3.- Match: Carbohydrates 1
Helps food to move through the digestive system.
Proteins
2
Most of our body is made up of it.
Fats
3
They give us energy for immediate use.
Vitamins
4
They are transformed into energy reserves.
Minerals
5
Meat, fish and pulses are good sources of ...
Fibre
6
They keep bones and teeth healthy.
Water
7
Fruit and vegetables are good sources of...
4.- Write the nutrients you get from this meal. a) Example: We get ....... from ........
b) Do you think it's a balanced meal? Why?
5.- True or false: Whole milk doesn't have fats.............. Fat-free and whole milk are very good sources of calcium.................. Whole grains are not good sources of fibre..................... Healthy means that something is very good for your body.................. It's important to read the food labels ............................. 6.- Complete: Food Group
Nutrients
Carrots Carbohydrates Fibre Cake Vegetables Pineapple Minerals