A Balanced Lunch Tray
Age 9 · Health
A balanced meal mixes different food groups: fruit and vegetables, cereals and starches, meat, fish or eggs, and dairy products. Water is the best drink to go with it.
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- Fruit and vegetables: vitamins and fibre
- Cereals and starches: energy for the day
- Meat, fish and eggs: protein to grow strong
- Dairy products: calcium for bones and teeth
Examples
- Pasta with chicken, a salad, a cheese portion, a pear and a glass of water
- A boiled egg, wholemeal bread, cherry tomatoes, a glass of milk and a banana
Key takeaways
- Eat a little from every food group at each meal
- Water is the only drink your body really needs
Quiz: A Balanced Lunch Tray (Age 9)
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Which food group gives you energy for the day?
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What is the best drink to have with a balanced meal?
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How do you make a meal balanced?
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