Food functions and 3 main food functions

Question 1

Food provides our bodies with what they need to

Answer 1

stay alive, be active, move and work.

Build new cells and tissues for growth.

Stay healthy and heal themselves.

Prevent and fight infections.

Question 2

3 main food functions

Answer 2

• provide energy
• growth and development
• repair & Maintain

Question 3

Why is food important?

Answer 3

Food is important for life and is essential for being healthy and active.

Question 4

What should we consider when choosing food?

Answer 4

We should choose foods that are safe and rich in all the nutrients our body needs.

Question 5

How should we consume food?

Answer 5

We should eat a wide variety of foods regularly, throughout the day, every day of the year.

Question 6

What should we not forget about food?

Answer 6

We should enjoy the food we eat; it should look, smell, and taste good.

Question 7

What is the impact of good nutrition on children and young people?

Answer 7

Without good nutrition, children and young people cannot develop their potential to the full.

Question 8

What challenges do adults face without good nutrition?

Answer 8

Adults will have difficulty in doing their best without good nutrition.