Name 3 foods that give us protein?
Meat, fish, eggs, milk, lentils, garbanzos, milk...etc.
Name 4 fruits and 4 vegetables?
Apple, banana, kiwi... etc. / Carrot, broccoli, lettuce... etc.
Where does the digestive system begin?
In the mouth
Which food group is the largest on the food wheel (meaning we should eat the most from that group)?
Bread, Pasta, Carbohydrates
What mineral do we get from milk and other dairy products, that helps to keep our bones and teeth strong?
Calcium
Besides eating a balanced diet, what are 2 important habits we should do to stay healthy?
Drink a lot of water, and do exercise... etc.
What nutrients do we get from lentils, chickpeas, meat, eggs, nuts, and dairy products?
Proteins
Why are vitamins and minerals important for our body?
They keep us healthy and strong.
True or False? We shouldn´t eat ANYthing from the "fats and oils" section of the food wheel.
False
What types of foods give us energy?
Carbohydrates, fats, and sugars
Chewed food from your mouth travels to the stomach via a tube called the ________________.
Oesophagus
Which food group is the smallest (meaning we should eat the LEAST from this group)?
Fats and Oils
What is the traditional diet that people follow in Spain?
The Mediterranean diet
What is the process by which our body breaks down food into nutrients and absorbs them?
Digestion
What nutrients do we get from fruits and vegetables?
Vitamins and minerals
True or False? We should eat foods from ALL of the food groups to have a balanced and healthy diet.
True
In what part of the digestive system does chewed food get turned into a liquid?
The stomach