1. Lesson: Food

2. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
carbohydrates
sugar
starch
fibre

3. Prevents constipation
A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
carbohydrates
For energy
For energy
Prevents constipation
sugar
starch
fibre

4. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
fats

5. For energy and insulation
A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
fats
For energy and insulation

6. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
proteins

7. For growth and repair of cells
A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
proteins
For growth and repair of cells

8. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
vitamins
vitamin C
vitamin D

9. For healthy skin and gums
A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
vitamins
For healthy skin and gums
For strong bones
vitamin C
vitamin D

10. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
minerals
Iron
Calcium

11. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
minerals
To make red blood cells
For strong bones
Iron
Calcium

12. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
water

13. A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy.
water
Used to make blood
and
to dissolve and
transport substances

14. We can use the Food Pyramid.
How do we know how much of
each food type to eat?
We can use the Food Pyramid.
Oil and Sugar
Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
Meat, Fish, Nuts
Fruit and Vegetables
Bread, Potatoes, Pasta

15. Review Question What is the function of each food type in the table?
Carbohydrates (i) Sugar
(ii) Starch
(iii) Fibre
Protein
Fat
Vitamins (i) Vitamin C
(ii) Vitamin D
Minerals (i) Calcium
(ii) Iron
Water
For energy
For energy
Prevents constipation
For growth and repair of cells
For energy and insulation
For healthy skin/gums
For strong bones
For strong bones
To make red blood cells
To dissolve and transport substances

16. Question to think about
How much energy do we need everyday?