Health Education Quiz - Food Groups - Age 7-11 (Answers)
As a part of the Health section of PSHE KS2 children continue to learn about foods that make up a balanced diet. This quiz, written for children in years 3-6 will teach them the different food groups and what role they play in our bodies.
There are five main food groups that make up a balanced diet: Carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, fats and oils, dairy, and proteins. Each of these food groups has a special role to play in keeping our bodies healthy and preventing illness.
It is important to make sure we eat food from each group and also in the right quantities. A third of our food should be fruits and vegetables, another third carbohydrates and the remaining third a combination of dairy, fats and proteins. In addition to eating a balanced diet it is also important that we drink plenty of water and exercise on a regular basis to ensure we live a healthy lifestyle.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The food groups
Non-saturated fats are a heathier option as they can help to lower cholesterol and help prevent heart problems, so wherever possible try and swap saturated for non-saturated fats
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Chicken is a protein, peas are a vegetable, jacket potato is a carbohydrate, butter is a fat and a glass of milk is diary. Although not every meal needs to include all 5 it is good to be able to recognise them
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Meat and fish are good sources of protein, with beans, peas and pulses being a good alternative
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Fat is important as it helps the body absorb vitamin A, D and E. However, we only need a small amount for this to work
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Opting for the wholegrain breads and pastas is healthier because they have been made using the whole of the grain, meaning they contain more fibre and vitamins
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Dairy is a good source of calcium that helps keep our bones strong. Dairy can be found in milk, cheese and yoghurts
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We should aim to eat fish at least twice a week. It is even healthier if the fish we choose is oily fish such as salmon
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It is okay to eat foods that are high in sugar as a treat occasionally, however the body does not need refined sugar and therefore it does not belong to one of the important food groups
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Carbohydrates give us energy and they should make up a third of the food we eat. Carbohydrates come from foods such as bread, rice and pasta
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Proteins help the body to grow and repair muscle helping to make us stronger
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