Starter quiz
True or false? The Eatwell Guide shows the food groups that are needed in order to have a well-balanced and healthy diet.- True ✓
- False
- How many portions of fruit and vegetables should we aim to eat per day?
- at least one a day
- at least two a day
- at least three a day
- at least four a day
- at least five a day ✓
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- Which food provides protein?
- salmon ✓
- tomatoes
- olive oil
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- The main function of carbohydrate in the diet is to provide us with ...
- 'energy' ✓
- What is the main function of protein in the diet?
- provides energy
- growth and repair ✓
- strengthens bones and teeth
- improves eyesight
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- Food labels often use the colours of a traffic light to indicate the amounts of fat, salt and sugars. The colour __________ indicates that the food is a healthier choice.
- red
- amber
- green ✓
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Exit quiz
- Starting from the largest, place these Eatwell Guide food groups in order of size.
- 1⇔fruit and vegetables
- 2⇔beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins
- 3⇔oils and Spreads
- Match these food items to the correct Eatwell Guide food group.
- banana⇔fruit and vegetables ✓
- oats⇔potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates ✓
- lentils⇔beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins ✓
- fruit yogurt⇔dairy and alternatives ✓
- vegetable oil⇔oils and spreads ✓
- Which drink is best to drink regularly?
- sugary drinks
- water ✓
- fruit smoothie
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- To indicate a less healthy choice, a ______ colour is used on a food label.
- 'red' ✓
- True or false? Every food group from the Eatwell Guide is the name of a nutrient.
- True
- False ✓
- Match the following words with the correct definition.
- macronutrients⇔nutrients that are needed by the body in large amounts ✓
- micronutrients⇔nutrients that are needed by the body in smaller amounts ✓
- hydration⇔the process of replacing water in the body ✓
- food labels⇔provide information on packaged food ✓
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Key learning points
- The Eatwell Guide depicts the food and drinks required for a healthy, balanced diet, as well as foods to restrict.
- We need a variety of foods in each food group to provide a range of nutrients which have different functions.
- When choosing food and drinks, current healthy eating and drinking guidelines should be followed.
- Food labels on packaged foods should be checked, choosing those lower in fat, salt and sugars.
Common misconception
Pupils often believe that the name of a food group from the Eatwell Guide is also the name of a nutrient.
A food group from the Eatwell Guide includes foods that contain various nutrients.
Keywords
Macronutrients - nutrients that are needed by the body in large amounts
Micronutrients - nutrients that are needed by the body in smaller amounts
Hydration - the process of replacing water in the body
Food labels - information that is provided on packaged food
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