A BALANCED DIET

A BALANCED DIET

A balanced diet contains the combination of foods that will provide all the nutrients needed by our body.

MALAYSIAN FOOD PYRAMID

• A food pyramid consists of four (4) levels 

• From the bottom to the top of the food pyramid, the size of each food group becomes smaller indicating that an individual should eat more of the foods at the base of the pyramid and less of the foods at the top of the pyramid.

LEVEL 1 : EAT ADEQUATELY

Main source of carbohydrate which provides energy

LEVEL 2: EAT PLENTY

Good sources of fibre, vitamins and minerals and phytochemical, which help strengthen the immnunity.

LEVEL 3: EAT IN MODERATION

Good sources of protein, the body’s building block.

LEVEL 4: EAT LESS

these foods should be taken in small amounts only.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

Multiple Choice

Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• vitamins

Multiple Choice

What is the main nutrient that this food provides?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fat

• Vitamins

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a nutrient in the food:

• protein

• carbohydrate

• minerals

• sunlight

Multiple Choice

The food we eat contains

• nutrients

• colours

• numbers

• water