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Nutrition and Balanced Diet
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Nutrition and Balanced Diet
🍎 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge
1. Circle the FIVE main food groups according to New Zealand Eating and Activity Guidelines:
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Cereals
Protein Foods
Dairy and Alternatives
Fats and Oils
Lollies and Sweets
Soft Drinks
2. Which food group provides the most energy for our bodies?
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Cereals
Protein Foods
Dairy and Alternatives
3. What is the main purpose of protein foods in our diet?
To give us quick energy
To help our bodies grow and repair
To provide vitamins only
To make food taste better
🥗 Part 2: Building a Balanced Plate
4. Draw and label a balanced meal on the plate below. Include foods from at least 4 different food groups:
5. List the foods you drew and identify which food group each belongs to:
🔄 Part 3: Making Healthier Choices
6. Match each food with a healthier alternative:
1. White bread
2. Fizzy drink
3. Potato chips
4. Ice cream
A. Greek yoghurt with berries
B. Wholegrain bread
C. Water or milk
D. Nuts or fruit
7. Fill in the blanks about reading food labels:
When reading food labels, we should look for foods that are low in __________ and __________, and high in __________ and __________.
Word bank: fibre, sugar, salt, vitamins
🌟 Part 4: Personal Reflection and Goal Setting
8. Think about your eating habits. Which food group do you think you need to eat MORE of? Explain why:
9. Set ONE realistic goal to improve your eating habits this week:
10. Why is eating a balanced diet important for your overall well-being? Give at least two reasons:
🥝 Part 5: New Zealand Foods
11. Check all the foods below that are commonly grown or produced in New Zealand:
Kiwifruit
Lamb
Kumara (sweet potato)
Manuka honey
Bananas
Green-lipped mussels
Coconuts
12. Name one traditional Māori food (kai) and explain which food group it belongs to:
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