Eating a Lesson

Balanced Diet
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What is a balanced meal?

Balanced Meal

A balanced meal is one

which contains a healthy
variety of foods from the
different food groups.

Balanced Meal

It provides your body a

number of different
nutrients including
carbohydrates, proteins,
vitamins and minerals.

Balanced Meal
It is important that you are
able to eat a balanced meal.
In this manner, you get
enough supply of nutrients
that you need from the food
you eat.

What is a balanced diet?

Balanced Diet

A balanced diet is a daily

diet that gives your body
the nutrients it needs to
functions properly.

Balanced Diet
Nutrients are substances in
food that make your grow. In
order to get a balanced diet,
you must eat the right
amount of food from each
food group.

Parts of
a balanced diet

Parts of a Balanced Diet

1.
2.
3.
4.

Fruits
Vegetables
Grains and Grain products
Meat, fish, poultry and
beans.
5. Dairy products