🥗 Part 1: Australian Food Groups

1. List the five Australian Dietary Guidelines food groups:

2. Circle which foods belong to the "Lean meats and alternatives" group:

Chicken breast

White bread

Tofu

Ice cream

Eggs

Almonds

3. What are discretionary foods? Give two examples:

🍎 Part 2: Nutrition Knowledge

4. Match each nutrient with its main function in the body:

1. Carbohydrates

2. Proteins

3. Vitamins

4. Fats

A. Growth and repair

B. Energy storage and insulation

C. Main energy source

D. Immune function support

5. Fill in the blanks about healthy eating benefits:

Eating a balanced diet helps maintain a healthy __________, prevents __________ diseases, and provides energy for daily __________. Good nutrition also supports proper __________ in young people and helps you feel well both __________ and mentally.

6. Check all the benefits of healthy eating:

Better energy levels

Stronger immune system

Improved concentration

Healthy weight maintenance

Better sleep quality

🍽️ Part 3: Build Your Balanced Plate

7. Draw and label a balanced meal that includes all five food groups. Use the space below to create your ideal healthy plate:

8. Explain why variety is important in a healthy diet:

📝 Part 4: Personal Reflection

9. Think about what you ate yesterday. List three foods from your meals and identify which food group each belongs to:

10. What is one positive change you could make to your eating habits? Explain why this change would be beneficial:

11. Circle the most reliable sources for nutrition information:

Social media influencers

Australian Government health websites

Food company advertisements

Qualified dietitians

Celebrity diet books

Peer-reviewed research studies

12. Why is it important to be critical of nutrition information you see online or in advertisements?

Healthy Eating Introduction

Healthy Eating Introduction

🥗 Part 1: Australian Food Groups

🍎 Part 2: Nutrition Knowledge

🍽️ Part 3: Build Your Balanced Plate

📝 Part 4: Personal Reflection

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