Nutrition, The Digestive System and The Heart (Worksheet 1)
Nutrition
Nutrition is the process of consuming, absorbing, and using nutrients needed by the body for growth, development, and the maintenance of life; nutrients are chemical substances in foods that nourish the body.
There are a number of key food groups we need to intake as humans. Below we have listed some characteristics - can you name the correct food group that relates to each characteristic from the list in the box?
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Answer the following:
| 1. |
They consist of starch
and different types of sugar. |
| 2. |
They are made from
fatty acids and glycerol. |
| 3. |
It helps us cool down
when our body temperature rises. |
| 4. |
They are made up of
amino acids. |
| 5. |
They are the main
source of energy? |
| 6. |
They are used to store
energy and for warmth (insulation). |
| 7. |
Chemical reactions in
the human body take place in this. |
| 8. |
It is not actually
digested but it helps food move through your system. |
| 9. |
We need this mineral to
make haemoglobin. |
| 10. |
We need this mineral
for healthy bones and teeth. |