Healthy Eating

What is meant by a "Balanced Diet" ?

• A balanced diet is about giving your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly, this needs to be in the right proportions.

• Its about eating whatever you want, whenever you want.

• Its about eating more fruits and vegetables instead of fish and poultry.

• Its about mixing and matching food to your perferences.

Answer explanation

A balanced diet means giving your body the necessary nutrients to function properly.

The Eatwell Guide divides the foods and drinks we consume into 5 main groups. What are these?

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b

c

d

e

Proteins

Fats, Oils & Sugars

Diary and alternatives

Starchy Carbohydrates

Fruits and Vegetables

How much water should you be drinking per day ?

• 6 to 8 glasses per day

• 5 glasses per day

• 10 glasses per day

• 2 glasses per day

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 6 to 8 glasses per day. It is recommended to drink this amount of water daily for proper hydration and overall health.

Place the food items in their correct places according to the food group they belong to.

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b

c

d

e

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g

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h

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Bread

Rice

Mushrooms

Cheese

Butter

Apples

Eggs

Fish

Oil

Milk

Answer explanation

Tags

Eat well plate

Help prevent against heart disease and cancer

• Grain

• Diary

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Protein

Answer explanation

Fruits and vegetables help prevent heart disease and cancer.

Helps create healthy bones and teeth

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Diary

• Protein

• Supplements

Answer explanation

Diary helps create healthy bones and teeth.

Keeps bones, muscles, and skin healthy

• Starchy foods

• Proteins

• Fats

• Sugars

Answer explanation

Proteins keep bones, muscles, and skin healthy.

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

• to help us get a good night's rest

• to provide the body with energy

• to boost the immune system and fight off infection

• to provide a layer of insulation for protection

Answer explanation

Carbohydrates provide the body with energy.