Parts of a Healthy Diet
Age 13 · Health
Your body needs carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water to work properly. Eating a varied mix of foods each day is the easiest way to get all of them.
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- Whole-grain bread: a carbohydrate food the body breaks down into energy.
- Grilled fish: a protein food that helps build and repair muscle.
- Carrots, tomato and cauliflower: vegetables carrying vitamins, minerals and fibre.
- Almonds and walnuts: nuts holding fats the body needs in small amounts.
- A glass of water: the drink that keeps every cell working.
Examples
- A lunchbox with a whole-grain sandwich, an apple and a bottle of water.
- Breakfast of oats with milk, a few berries and a glass of juice.
Key takeaways
- No single food contains everything the body needs, so variety is what counts.
- Water is easy to forget, but it is part of a healthy diet too.
Quiz: Parts of a Healthy Diet (Age 13)
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Why does the card say eating a varied mix of foods matters?
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Which part of a healthy diet helps build and repair muscle?
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What does the card say about water in a healthy diet?
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