Balanced diets

Tick all the nutrients in this list

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Energy

• Protein

• Vitamins

You will gain weight if...

• You eat more than you burn off

• You eat less than you burn off

• You eat exactly the right amount of food

• You regularly exercise

Which of these foods is a good source of protein

• Potato

• Broccolli

• Red meat

• Milk

Which of these is a good source of carbohydrates?

• Meat

• Carrots

• Chocolate

• Pasta

Which of these foods do you think contains an unhealthy amount of sugar?

• Mango

• Banana

• Fizzy drinks

• Beans

A balanced diet must always contain... (tick all that apply)

• All the food types

• All the nutrient types

• The right quantities of each nutrient

• Suited to your lifestyle and age

• Should make you feel stuffed