Human Body - Healthy Human Diet

Question 1

CARBOHYDRATES

Answer 1

Main source of energy

Eg: pasta / bread / potatoes

Question 2

PROTEIN

Answer 2

For growth and repair

Eg: egg / meat / nuts / milk / cheese

Question 3

FATS AND OILS

Answer 3

(Lipids)
Source of energy but body will store it
Eg: butter / oils

Question 4

MINERALS

Answer 4

Help with the functioning of the body
(Only small amounts)
Eg: fruits / vegetables / salts

Question 5

VITAMIN

Answer 5

Help with the functioning of the body
(Only small amounts)
Eg: dairy products

Question 6

FIBRE

Answer 6

Cleans you digestive system

Eg: weetabix-bran / vegetable

Question 7

WATER

Answer 7

Needed for your cells and body fluids

Eg: water / fruit / veg / milk / juice

Question 8

What are the 7 types of nutrients needed for a healthy human diet?

Answer 8

Carbohydrates 
Protein
Fats and oils (Lipids)
Minerals
Vitamin
Fibre
Water