Grade 8 Home work sheet
Lesson 1
1. What is a nutrient?
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2. Name the 5 main types of nutrients.
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3. What is the role of fibre in our diet?
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4. Why does the human body need water?
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5. What percentage of the human body is approximately water?
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6. Give two ways that water enters the body.
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7. Give two ways that water leaves the body.
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8. Give two foods that are high in fibre.
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9. Why is fibre important for keeping the digestive system healthy?
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10. Explain why a healthy diet should contain fibre.
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