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How have scientists group the foods? |
Scientists have group the foods by what they do for bodies. |
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Name the four main groups of foods |
The four main food groups are proteins carbohydrates fats and vitamins and minerals. |
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What does the food group of the proteins do for us? |
Protein like fish and meat, helps to build muscles. |
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What does the food group of fats do for us? |
Fats give us energy and keep us warm like oils and butter. |
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What is the food group of vitamins and minerals do for us? |
Vitamins and minerals help to keep our body healthy. We need minerals to build bones and teeth; like fruits and vegetables. |
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How do we measure energy in the foods? |
Energy in food is measured in joules or kilocalories . |
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How much energy does a 9 years old child need? |
A 9-year-old child needs about 1800 kilocalories a day to be healthy. |
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Do all animals need to eat all type of foods? |
No they don't. Some animals need to eat only one type of food the lion might only eat meat but it gets everything it is from the meat. Humans need to eat a lot of different type of food. |
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How can we have a balanced diet? |
If we eat some foods from all food groups they have a balanced diet and we keep healthy. |
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Imagine you want to build up your muscles. Which food group do you need to eat more of.? |
I need to eat proteins to build muscles. |
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Imagine the weather is very cold. Which food group will help to keep you warm? |
Fat gives me energy and keep me warm. |
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Imagine you're going to run a marathon. Which food group do you need to eat more of? |
I need to eat carbohydrates to give me energy. |
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Imagine you feel unwell. Which food group might help you to feel better? |
Vitamins and minerals keep my body healthy. |
