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Building a balanced plate
Age 12 · Cooking
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A healthy meal uses foods from several groups so your body gets many different nutrients. Filling your plate with variety gives you energy, helps you grow and keeps you well.
In the picture
- Cooked grains: starchy food that gives lasting energy
- Vegetables: colourful food rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre
- Fruit: sweet food with vitamins and fibre
- Fish or beans: protein that helps your body grow and repair
- Water: the best drink to stay hydrated
Examples
- A lunch of rice, stir-fried vegetables, grilled fish and an orange
- A dinner of pasta, salad, lentils and a yogurt
Key takeaways
- Eat a variety of foods from different groups at each meal.
- Fill much of your plate with vegetables, fruit and grains, and drink water.
Quiz: Building a balanced plate (Age 12)
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Why should a healthy meal include foods from several different groups?
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Which part of a balanced plate gives protein that helps your body grow and repair?
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Which drink is the best choice to stay hydrated with your meal?
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