nutrients that are needed by the body in large amounts

nutrients that are needed by the body in smaller amounts

the process of replacing water in the body

information that is provided on packaged food

Eat well now

Cooking and nutrition

In this unit pupils use the Eatwell Guide, the 8 tips for healthy eating, and portion guidance to plan healthy meals and evaluate diets. They also use food labels to help make better food and drink choices.

The Eatwell Guide: meals and diets

beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins

Starting from the largest, place these Eatwell Guide food groups in order of size.

potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates

Match these food items to the correct Eatwell Guide food group.

To indicate a less healthy choice, a {{ }} colour is used on a food label.

True or false? Every food group from the Eatwell Guide is the name of a nutrient.

Match the following words with the correct definition.

True or false? The Eatwell Guide shows the food groups that are needed in order to have a well-balanced and healthy diet.

How many portions of fruit and vegetables should we aim to eat per day?

The main function of carbohydrate in the diet is to provide us with ...

What is the main function of protein in the diet?

Food labels often use the colours of a traffic light to indicate the amounts of fat, salt and sugars. The colour __________ indicates that the food is a healthier choice. 

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