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Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Response to Text: Grains

 

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.


1. Grains are a member of the... 


a) Grass Family       b) My Family

c) Tree Family                      d) Herbaceous Family


2. Grains are also known as… 


a) Fruit                     b) Cereal

c) Cookies                    d) Fibers


3. Grains give us a lot of energy because of...


a) Protein                                b) Fiber

c) Magic powers                                      d) Carbohydrates


4. List 5 examples of “Grains”


→ rice,cereal,porridge and barley


5. True or False: Grains are seeds


a) True b) False


6. Which of these products is NOT made from grain?


a) Cereal                               b) Porridge

c) Bread                   d) Oranges




7. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include grains in their diet.

→ Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including fiber, B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate and minerals iron, magnesium and selenium.


5 Facts: Grains

 

Monday, 30 August 2021

5 Facts: Fruits and Vegetables

 

Response to Text: Fruit and Vegetables

 Healthy Fruit and Veges

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.


1. A fruit is the part of the plant that contains the... 


a) Roots                       b) Flowers

c) Seeds                                             d) Money


2. What are the two different types of fruit? 


a) Wet & Dry                     b) Fleshy & Dry

c) Hard & Soft                   d) Fleshy & Hard


3. Fruit is an important source of...


a) Vitamin A                                b) Vitamin B

c) Vitamin C                                       d) Vitamin D


4. List 5 examples of “Root Vegetables”


→ Root vegetables are the roots of plants. These include carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and sweet potatoes.


5. True or False: Cucumbers are vegetables


a) True b) False


6. Which of these is NOT in the article a cooking option for vegetables


a) Boiling                                b) Fried

c) Grilled                    d) Baked


7. Explain in your own words what makes a herbaceous plant different from a tree

→ Herbaceous plants are non woody plants, such as most ferns and grasses, which either form tiny amounts of hard woody tissue, or none at all. Unlike woody plants, such as trees, these plants don't have a stem that will remain above the ground when their leaves die.


8. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.

→ Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals. They also contain fibre. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them. A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help protect you against cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Research: Fruit and Vegetables