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Food Gives Us Energy

Understand that food is broken down by the body to provide energy for daily activities.

Module

Food, Digestion Basics & Healthy Habits

Age

Age 8

Duration

8 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    What does our body use food for?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Which food group gives us the most quick energy?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    When the body 'breaks down' food, it means...

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    The body gets energy from the food we eat.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each food to what it mainly gives the body.

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