Balanced Diet and Healthy Eating

 We must eat enough food to stay healthy.

 Balanced Diet:
A balanced diet is one that contains all of the essential
elements that the human body needs.
 Food Pyramid:
 The food pyramid is a visual representation of how
different foods contribute towards a healthy balanced
diet.

 It suggests that a person should eat more from the

bottom of the pyramid and fewer foods from the top
list of the pyramid.

 Humans need a balanced diet that includes a

variety of foods like;
Carbohydrates Gives energy.

Proteins Growth and tissue repair of

the body.
Vitamins and Minerals Provides immunity to fight
against diseases.
Fats Gives energy

Fibre Keeps digestive tract

healthy

 Scientific Information:
It helps us to make healthy and safe choices about what
we eat.

 Food Labels (Nutrition Facts):

It gives us the scientific information about the content and
nutrient present in a food along with its quantity.