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A balanced plate
Age 11 · Daily Life
A balanced meal mixes different food groups so your body gets everything it needs. How much you need changes with your age and how active you are.
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- Fruit and vegetables: vitamins, minerals and fibre
- Bread and rice: starchy foods that give energy
- Fish, egg and cheese: protein to build and repair the body
- Water: keeps the body working and replaces what we lose
Examples
- A lunch of rice, carrots and a boiled egg with an apple and a glass of water
- A growing child or a sporty teenager needs more energy foods than someone sitting at a desk all day
Key takeaways
- A balanced meal includes fruit and vegetables, starchy foods, protein and water.
- Growing bodies and active people need more food than less active adults.
Quiz: A balanced plate (Age 11)
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What is the main job of protein foods like fish, egg and cheese?
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Who needs more food?
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Which meal is the most balanced?
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