A Plate of Many Foods
Age 8 · Health
A meal can hold different foods from different groups. Eating a mix of them across meals and days helps your body.
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- Apple, carrot and broccoli: fruits and vegetables
- Bread and rice: grains
- Fish and egg: protein foods
- Cheese: a dairy food
Examples
- Breakfast: porridge with banana and milk
- Dinner: rice, beans and cooked vegetables
Key takeaways
- Different foods give your body different things it needs.
- Choose a mix from the groups across a day and a week.
Quiz: A Plate of Many Foods (Age 8)
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Which foods are in the fruits and vegetables group?
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What does the card say different foods do for your body?
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What helps your body according to the card?
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