Food is a source of building materials and energy | Science

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What type of organism always starts a food chain?
- Consumer
- Herbivore
- Producer ✓
Which types of organisms are producers?
- algae ✓
- plants ✓
- fungi
- animals
A cow eats grass, therefore it is known as a ______ consumer.
- 'primary' ✓
Which foods have a high fat content?
- apple
- butter ✓
- cheese ✓
- pasta
- water
Match up the food group to its function in the body.
- carbohydrate
  
  ⇔
  
  provides energy ✓
- fat
  
  ⇔
  
  provides energy, insulation and are in cell membranes ✓
- protein
  
  ⇔
  
  builds cells and tissues ✓
- mineral e.g. calcium
  
  ⇔
  
  helps to strengthen bones and teeth ✓
True or false? Taking a vitamin tablet is the only way to get vitamins.
- True
- False ✓