Food groups homework for Y7 Science

1. Food Groups
Science

2. LO: To understand the 7
different food groups and what
they do.

3. Kyle’s breakfast: fried egg, fried
bacon and grilled sausages.
Kyle’s school lunch: Ham
sandwich (white bread),
can of cola and chocolate
bar.
From looking at the food that
Kyle eats in a typical day, do
you think that he has a
balanced diet?
What changes should he make?

5. Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are two types
of sugars and starch, it also
gives us energy. For example:
pasta and rice are
carbohydrates.

6. Protein
Protein is needed for growth
and repair, for example:
chicken and fish.

7. Fat
Fat is needed for insulation,
protection and energy, for
example: butter and oil.

8. Vitamins
Vitamins keep us healthy, for
example: fruit and
vegetables.

9. Minerals
Minerals are needed for strong bones
and teeth to keep us healthy, for
example: fruit and vegetables.

10. Fibre
Fibre prevents constipation,
for example: spinach and
lettuce.

11. Water
Water is needed for transport,
sweat and cell structure.

14. Homework
Create a poster about the 7
food groups. This is due for
next week.