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A Balanced Lunch Tray

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.

In the picture

  1. Fruit and vegetables: vitamins and fibre
  2. Cereals and starches: energy for the day
  3. Meat, fish and eggs: protein to grow strong
  4. 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

Quiz: A Balanced Lunch Tray (Age 9)

  1. Which food group gives you energy for the day?

    • Dairy products
    • Fruit and vegetables
    • Cereals and starches
  2. What is the best drink to have with a balanced meal?

    • Fruit juice
    • Lemonade
    • Water
  3. How do you make a meal balanced?

    • Eat a little from every food group
    • Eat lots from your favourite food group
    • Eat only fruit and vegetables

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Health, Age 9