Healthy Eating

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Unit 3Lesson 2

Calcium

Nutrients

Processed

Wholemeal

Vitamins

Minerals

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Vegetables

Sugary

Salty

Fats

Vocabulary

We are what we eat! Therefore, our diets need to be healthy and balanced, which means eating a variety of food with lots of differnet nutrients. Eating the right food can help our body fight off illnesses and make us feel good.

As a general rule avoid sugary and salty foods, like soft drinks, crisps, sweets, buscuits and cakes. Remeber to always drink lots of water!

It keeps our bodies healthy and strong.

This helps our brains to work better.

It is also important to be active and exercise regularly

Make sure to drink about 1.5 liters of water every day.

Eat more

Eat less

Has breads, pasta, and cereals

Carbohydrates

Has fruits and vegtables

Vitamins and Minerals

Has butter, sweets, and oils

Fats and Oils

Has meats and dairy

Protein

Food Pyramid

Fats and oils

We store fats for extra energy for when we need it. But be careful! If you dont need the extra energy, fats just make you overweight and unhealthy. Eat a little everyday.

What foods do we need less often?

True

False

Lots of sugar is good for energy.

True or False?

Foods with protein such as milk and cheese contain the mineral calcium that can help you have strong bones and teeth. Protein also helps us grow. Eat some food from this group at every meal.

How does protein help to mend us when we're hurt?

True

False

Meat is a good source of protein.

True or False?

Eat vegetables and fruits that contain lots of minerals and vitamins which are essential for health. For example, eating food with vitamin C can prevent you from getting colds. Eat some foods from this group five times a day.

Why are vitamins and minerals important?

True

False

Vitamin C can be found in many fruits and vegetables.

True or False?

Carbohydrades give us energy, so eat lots especially if you do lots of exercise. Don't eat sugary cereals and try to eat wholemeal bread and rice instead of processed. Eat some food from this group everyday.

How do carbohydrates give us energy?

I eat processed food like white bread every day.

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I eat sugary cereals for breakfast

I drink soda every day.

I drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.

I have milk, yogurt, of cheese three times a day.

Good

Bad

I eat a piece of fruit or some vegetables at every meal.

Match the habits.

Good

Bad

Match the habits.

I eat sugary cereals for breakfast

I drink soda every day.

I eat processed food like white bread every day.

I drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.

I have milk, yogurt, of cheese three times a day.

Good

Bad

I eat a piece of fruit or some vegetables at every meal.

Match the habits.

Done

Stay healthy!