Lesson: Food
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
carbohydrates
sugar
starch
fibre
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
carbohydrates
For
energy
For
energy
Prevents
constipation
sugar
starch
fibre
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
fats
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
fats
For
energy and
insulation
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
proteins
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
proteins
For growth
and repair
of cells
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
vitamins
vitamin C
vitamin D
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
vitamins
For healthy
skin
and gums
For strong
bones
vitamin C
vitamin D
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
minerals
Iron
Calcium
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
minerals
To make red
blood cells
For strong
bones
Iron
Calcium
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
water
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A balanced diet contains all the food types in
the right amounts to stay healthy.
water
Used to make blood
and
to dissolve and
transport substances
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How do we know how much of
each food type to eat?
We can use the Food Pyramid.
Oil and Sugar
Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
Fruit and Vegetables
Bread, Potatoes, Pasta
Meat, Fish, Nuts
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Review Question
What is the function of each food type in the table?
Carbohydrates (i) Sugar
For energy
(ii) Starch
For energy
(iii) Fibre
Prevents constipation
Protein
For growth and repair of cells
Fat
For energy and insulation
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
(i) Vitamin C
For healthy skin/gums
(ii) Vitamin D
For strong bones
(i) Calcium
For strong bones
(ii) Iron
To make red blood cells
To dissolve and transport substances
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Question to think about
How much energy do we need everyday?