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 For Prevents

energy energy 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 For strong

skin bones
and gums

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 For strong

blood cells 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 Meat, Fish, Nuts

Fruit and Vegetables

Bread, Potatoes, Pasta

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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 (i) Vitamin C
For healthy skin/gums
(ii) Vitamin D
For strong bones
Minerals (i) Calcium
For strong bones
(ii) Iron
To make red blood cells
Water
To dissolve and transport substances
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Question to think about

How much energy do we need everyday?