A balanced meal on one plate
Age 8 · Cooking
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A good plate has a bit of every food group. Each group gives your body something different to grow, move and stay healthy.
In the picture
- Fruit and vegetables: vitamins that help the body stay healthy
- Starchy foods like rice and bread: energy to run and think
- Protein like fish and egg: helps muscles grow and repair
- Dairy like cheese: calcium for strong bones and teeth
Examples
- Pasta with tomato sauce, chicken, grated cheese and a bowl of fruit
- Rice with fish, steamed carrots and a yoghurt
Key takeaways
- Each food group gives the body something different.
- Eating a bit of every group, and drinking water, keeps you healthy.
Quiz: A balanced meal on one plate (Age 8)
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Which foods help your muscles grow and repair?
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Which food group gives calcium for strong bones and teeth?
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What does a good plate look like?
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