3ºP Look after yourself

HEALTHY DIET

EXERCISES

HEALTHY DIET

Eat Healthily

• A Healthy Diet is a Balanced Diet.
• Different nutrients help our body systems.

Why follow a Balanced Diet?

If we do not follow :

• We feel tired .
• We can’t concentrate .
• We don’t feel well .
• We can have health problems .

Food groups

Each food group helps our body in a different way.

1. CARBOHYDRATES AND FIBER
2. PROTEINS AND IRON
3. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
4. DAIRY PRODUCTS
5. FATS

CARBOHYDRATES AND FIBER

• Carbohydrates give us lots of energy
• Fiber is good for our digestion
• Pasta, rice, cereals

and potatoes.

PROTEINS AND IRON

• We need PROTEINS AND IRON to build muscles

• Make us strong

• Meat, fish, beans,

pulses and egg.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

• FRUIT AND VEGETABLES are full of vitamins , minerals and fibre .
• Keeps us healthy
• Help us grow
• Protects from illness

DAIRY PRODUCTS

• DAIRY PRODUCTS are made from Milk
• Rich in CALCIUM
• Keep our bones and teeth healthy .

FATS

• FATS help our brain and nervous system

• Some FATS are better

than others

• Olive oil, salmon, nuts and avocados.

• Remember to drink plenty of water.
• Water keeps the body systems functioning properly.

Healthy Habits

Wash your hands

Brush your teeth

Do lots of exercise

Enjoy your free time

Rest

Have a bath or shower

A healthy diet

Health Problems

Colds and flu

Stomach upsets

Tiredness

Respiratory problems

Tooth decay

Obesity

1. Read and tick the correct answers

2. MATCH THE WORDS

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