Explanation:
Let’s go step by step.
Part 1: Match the foods to their nutrition
We have three categories on the left:
- Carbohydrates
- Fats/lipids
- Minerals
And three food images on the right:
1.
Top image: Contains bread, bananas, apples, grains — all rich in *carbohydrates* (like starch and sugars).
→ So,
Carbohydrates matches the top image.
2.
Middle image: Shows salmon, avocado, nuts, olive oil — all high in healthy *fats/lipids*.
→ So,
Fats/lipids matches the middle image.
3.
Bottom image: Has a variety of colorful vegetables, legumes, eggs, and small bowls — this is a balanced mix, but especially rich in *minerals* (e.g., iron from spinach, calcium from dairy/legumes, potassium from veggies, etc.). Also, many mineral-rich foods like leafy greens, beans, seeds are shown.
→ So,
Minerals matches the bottom image.
✔ Match confirmed:
- Carbohydrates → top image
- Fats/lipids → middle image
- Minerals → bottom image
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Part 2: What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Options:
☐ To provide energy
☐ To build muscle
☐ To regulate hormones
☐ To aid digestion
Carbohydrates break down into glucose, which your body uses as its
main source of energy, especially for the brain and muscles.
So the correct answer is:
To provide energy
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Part 3: Which of the following is a good source of calcium?
Options:
☐ Bananas
☐ Broccoli
☐ Peanuts
☐ Lentils
Let’s check:
- Bananas: high in potassium, low in calcium.
- Broccoli: contains some calcium (especially if eaten with vitamin D), and it’s one of the better plant-based sources — about 47 mg per cup cooked.
- Peanuts: very low in calcium (~20 mg per ounce).
- Lentils: also low in calcium (~18 mg per cup cooked).
But wait — none of these are *excellent* sources like dairy or fortified foods. However, among the given choices,
broccoli is the best source of calcium (and it's often highlighted in nutrition education for being a veggie with usable calcium).
✔ Correct answer:
Broccoli
*(Note: In real life, dairy, tofu, sardines, or fortified plant milks are better — but only broccoli is listed here and it does contain meaningful calcium.)*
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Part 4: What is the main function of protein in the body?
Options:
☐ To provide energy
☐ To build muscle
☐ To aid digestion
☐ To regulate hormones
Proteins are made of amino acids, and the body uses them primarily to
build and repair tissues, including
muscle. While protein *can* be used for energy (if needed), that’s not its main job — carbs and fats are preferred for energy. Hormones and enzymes (some made from proteins) help regulate, but the primary role taught at this level is
to build muscle (and other tissues).
✔ Correct answer:
To build muscle
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Final Answer:
Carbohydrates → top image
Fats/lipids → middle image
Minerals → bottom image
Main function of carbohydrates: To provide energy
Good source of calcium: Broccoli
Main function of protein: To build muscle
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of diet and nutrition worksheet.
