PROJECT

A HEALTHY MENU

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PART 1 (7x5p=35p)
Read the information from a web page. Match the food groups A–G with the
sections 1–7 of the food pyramid.

A well-balanced diet, along with regular exercise, is an important part of

having a healthy lifestyle. It can help us reach an optimal body weight and stop
us from getting chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer.
For a healthy diet, you must eat the right types of food in the right quantities.
Each food group contains specific nutrients that are essential to the body’s
functions: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, minerals and vitamins.

A Bread, cereal, potatoes, rice and pasta provide carbohydrates and they are
rich in fibre. Your body uses carbohydrates to give you energy, so we need to
eat some in every meal.

B Fruit contain high levels of fibre and important vitamins such as vitamin C.

They prevent ageing and high blood pressure.

C Vegetables are rich in fibre, minerals and vitamins too. They are low in fat
and do not contain cholesterol.

D Dairy products such as milk and yoghurt are rich in calcium and iron and
help strengthen your bones.

E Meat, poultry, fish and eggs are a good source of protein which help to build
and repair your cells and muscles.

F Fats and oils like mayonnaise, butter and margarine are high in calories so we
should eat them in small amounts. We should also be careful with burgers and
French fries because they contain a lot of fat. Sweets like chocolate, cakes, ice-
cream and soft drinks contain sugar which can be bad for our health.
Most of these foods do not give our body vitamins or minerals, but if we
consume them in moderate quantities, they will not affect the balance of our
diet.
G Water represents about 60% of our body’s weight. We need to drink at least
2 litres of water daily, because it helps maintain our body temperature and
carries nutrients to our cells.
So, if you want a perfect balance, eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and
carbohydrates, some dairy and meat, but just a little of fat and sugar. Make a
change. Start with your food habits.
 PART 2 (5x5p=25p)
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1 What are the essential nutrients?
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2 What do bread and cereal provide?
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3 Which nutrients give us lots of calories?
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4 In which food items do we find proteins?
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5. What are the functions water has in your body?
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PART 3 (6x5p=30p)
Imagine your best friend is staying at your home for a week. He/she wants to start
eating healthier. Plan a healthy menu for him/her. Make notes and write down
your ideas. Make a poster using your ideas.

A HEALTHY MENU FOR MY FRIEND

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

MONDAY toast, tea soup, grilled tuna salad

chicken and
vegetables
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MARKING SCHEME:
PART A – 35p
PART B – 25p
PART C – 30p
+ 10p granted = 100p