Healthy Eating Habits

The word 'carbohydrate' comes from the names of the two chemical elements that make it (______ and hydrogen) plus the suffix '-ate'.

The human body needs a large number of different ______ to keep it healthy.

Chocolate contains a substance called ______ which our bodies break down, making it harmless.

Water accounts for ______ % of the body's weight and provides support for its cells.

[Blank] is also needed by the body.

Carbohydrates can be used as a store of ______ in animals.

Animals must consume ______ to obtain fats.

Fats can be used as a store of ______ in animals.

Many mammals increase their body ______ in autumn.

Fats contain even larger amounts of ______ than carbohydrates.

Food containing ______ can leave a translucent mark on paper.

You will need a ______ or dropper for the fat test.

In your conclusion, state if you thought the ______ was testable.

Proteins are found in both ______ and animals.

Proteins are also needed for ______ of the body and for repairing any damage due to illness or accident.

Hair is made of ______ that grows out from your skin.

Proteins are made from the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and ______.

Cellulose is a ______ which makes up the walls of plant cells.

Fibre is found in foods such as wholemeal bread, ______ and vegetables.

The fibre and bacteria add ______ to the food as the fibre moves through the large intestine.

Vitamins are needed by the body in much smaller amounts than ______, fats and proteins.

Vitamin A is involved in allowing the eyes to see in ______ light.

A lack of vitamin C causes the deficiency disease called ______.