Eating well and moving daily
Age 13 · Daily Life
A healthy plate mixes foods from the main food groups, and regular exercise keeps your body working well. Together, these everyday habits help prevent illnesses such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
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- Vegetables and fruit: half the plate, full of vitamins, minerals and fibre
- Whole grains: slow-release energy and fibre
- Protein foods: fish, beans or eggs to build and repair the body
- Running shoes: regular physical activity for a strong heart and healthy weight
Examples
- Adding a salad and a piece of fruit to your lunch
- Walking or cycling to school and playing football with friends
Key takeaways
- A balanced plate has plenty of vegetables and fruit, plus grains and protein.
- About an hour of activity a day helps keep you healthy.
Quiz: Eating well and moving daily (Age 13)
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On a healthy plate, which foods should take up about half of the space?
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About how much physical activity a day helps keep you healthy?
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What do a balanced diet and regular exercise help prevent?
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