LC Gr. 1-2 10/27 A Balanced Diet

Success Criteria

• I can discuss the importance of eating a variety of foods.

• I can name three ingredients to limit in foods and beverages.

• I can design a balanced meal using all food groups.

Topic Discussion

Discuss the following questions with your learning coach.

A Balanced Diet

What is a Balanced Diet?

A Balanced Diet

A balanced diet is one that includes the right amounts of different types of foods to support your growth and health. It consists of foods which provide energy that help build and repair the body, and support overall health. A healthy, balanced diet includes foods from all five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. This ensures that you receive the necessary nutrients for your development and well-being.

What Ingredients Should You Avoid?

Ingredients to Avoid

When we eat healthy foods, our bodies feel strong and happy. But some ingredients are not good for us if we have too much. Sugar makes treats sweet, but too much can hurt our teeth and make us tired. Salt adds flavor, but eating too much can make our heart work too hard. Fats give us energy, but too many fried or oily foods can upset our body. That’s why we should limit sugar, salt, and some fats and choose more fruits, veggies, grains, protein, and dairy to build a balanced meal.

A Balanced Diet

All About The Food Groups

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Let's Play

Whack the moles that show the healthy food items to win. Use the arrows in the bottom right corner to enlarge the game. Have Fun!!

Let's Play

Find the Healthy Food Matching Pairs. A Memory Game. Use the arrows in the bottom right corner to enlarge the game. Have Fun!!

My Plate Review

Let's learn about a balanced diet and healthy food choices

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