The five food groups and what contributes to a balanced diet micro-lesson

Sian Hobson

Animals Including Humans Micro-Course for Kids

Science

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A balanced diet is a diet consisting of a variety of different foods that provide us with an adequate amount of nutrients to support and promote good health. Water is essential. Around 6 to 8 glasses of water should be consumed into the body on a daily basis. There are five different food groups that should be consumed and seen throughout our diets. These include carbohydrates. Foods such as breads, rice, and pasta where possible, choosing whole grain and higher fiber options. Dairy. Dairy consists of food such as milk, yogurt, cheeses. These kinds of foods should be taken in moderation and where possible, choosing lower fat options. Proteins including fish, meat, beans, and pulses. It's always important to try and reduce the amount of red meat into our diet wherever possible. Oils and spreads, these should be, again, taken in moderation using unsaturated options whenever we can. And finally, the most important are fruit and veg. Always making sure that we consume five portions of fruits and veg a day.

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How many glasses of water should we aim to drink per day?

1) Between 6 - 8

2) 10

3) 2

4) 4
What is a balanced diet?

1) A Diet consisiting of a variety of different types of food that provide the adequate amount of nutrients needed for the body.

2) A diet that has little or no sugar.

3) A diet that just included fruit and vegetables.

4) A diet that drinks water and just fruit and vegetables.
Choose the 3 examples that show foods included in the dairy food group.

1) Milk, Yoghurt, Cheese

2) Bread, potatoes, pasta

3) Chocolate, oil, sugar

4) Strawberries, apples, bananas
Name the five main food groups.

1) Protein, Carbohydrates, Oils and fats Dairy, Fruit andVegetables

2) Proteins, Fats, Carbs, Fruits, Dairy, Chocolate

3) Protein, Carbohydrates, Dairy, Fruit, Vegetables

4) Protein, Carbohydrates, Oils, fats, Dairy
What other lifestyle factor is important to promote good health?

1) Exercise

2) Reading

3) Using tech

4) Eating fast food
How many portions of fruit and veg should we eat daily?

1) Five

2) two

3) One

4) Zero
You should avoid eating food with any fat in.

1) No

2) Yes