A Balanced Plate
Age 10 · Cooking
A balanced meal has foods from the main groups: vegetables and fruit, cereals, protein foods, dairy, and water. Together they give your body energy, growth, and health.
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- Vegetables and fruit: the colourful half of the plate
- Cereals: the rice and bread quarter
- Protein foods: the fish and egg quarter
- Water: the glass beside the plate
Examples
- Breakfast: oatmeal with milk, a banana, and a glass of water.
- Lunch: rice, cooked vegetables, grilled fish, and yogurt.
Key takeaways
- Different food groups give your body different things it needs.
- Water is the best everyday drink for a meal.
Quiz: A Balanced Plate (Age 10)
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What does a balanced meal include?
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What is the best everyday drink for a meal?
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Why are foods from different food groups needed?
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