🥗 Components of Food and Balanced Diet
Learn about the six essential components of food and how to build a balanced diet for healthy growth and energy. **What you'll learn:** - Identify the six major nutrients and their functions in the body - Recognize foods rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water - Understand what makes a diet balanced and nutritious - Explain why each nutrient is important for health and development
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
Which of the following is NOT one of the six main components of food?
- Question 2
Water is a component of food and is essential for the human body.
- Question 3
Which food is the richest source of protein?
- Question 4
Carbohydrates provide ___ to the body, while proteins are needed for ___ and repair of tissues.
- Question 5
Vitamins and minerals are both needed in small amounts but are very important for good health.
- Question 6
A balanced diet should include:
- Question 7
Arrange these foods from lowest to highest protein content per 100g:
- Question 8
Oils and butter are sources of ___ and should be eaten in ___ amounts for a healthy diet.
- Question 9
Which pair of foods together provides a good combination of carbohydrates and proteins?
- Question 10
A person can stay healthy by eating only one or two components of food repeatedly.