Nutrition, The Digestive System and The Heart    (Worksheet 1)    Answers

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?

 

Water
Vitamin D
Calcium
Carbohydrates
Vitamin E
Proteins
 
Fats
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Fibre
 

Answers:

1. Carbohydrates
 
2. Fats
 
3. Water
 
4. Proteins
 
5. Carbohydrates
 
6. Fats
 
7. Water
 
8. Fibre
 
9. Iron
 
10. Calcium