STAR PRIVATE SCHOOL, SHARJAH

Name: _______________________________ Year 8: Sec: _______

Subject: Biology Date: ____________
Unit 7: Diet and growth W. S 02

Q1: Look at the picture of the food triangle.

a) Explain why sweets and fried foods are at the top of the triangle.

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b) Explain why it is better to eat whole- grain bread or brown rice rather than white bread or white
rice.

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 c) Suggest how you can make sure you get enough protein in your diet, if you don’t like eating meat or
fish.

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Q2: Design a diet plan for school kids.

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Q3: Your little brother’s favourite meal is a lamb burger and fries, with a sweet milky drink.

a) Predict the nutrients that he get from this meal?

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b) Suggest few more food items that he should include in his diet?

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c) Explain why he should not eat his favourite meal too often.

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Student challenge:

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 Q3: Do you think food pyramid is healthier and suitable for every person? If not explain why?

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H.W:

Do Q6 . pg. no. 244

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