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Gap-fill exercise

  
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers.
You have eight minutes to complete this exercise. Good luck!
Food is needed for energy, growth, and in the protection against . A balanced diet consists of the right amounts of , fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins and water. Carbohydrates provide energy while aids digestion. insulates the body and also stores in the body. Muscle, hair, hormones and enzymes are made from . Healthy teeth and are aided by . Strong teeth and bones are formed using . Red meat, liver and vegetables are a source of which helps make blood cells. The mineral responsible for the formation of healthy teeth and bones is . Cells cannot function without . The food suggests how much of each food category one should eat each day. Starch is a carbohydrate and is tested with . Glucose is a simple and is tested using solution. The chemicals copper and sodium are used to test for . Fats cause a spot on a piece of paper.