Nutrition and Balanced Diets

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🥗 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge

1. How many main food groups are there in the New Zealand Food and Drink Guidance?

2. Which food group provides the most energy for your body?

Vegetables and fruit

Grains

Protein foods

Dairy

3. Which of these foods are good sources of protein? (Select all that apply)

Fish

Beans

Bread

Eggs

Chicken

4. Fill in the blanks: Nutrition supports our hauora, which includes our __________, __________, __________, and __________ well-being.

🍽️ Part 2: Building a Balanced Plate

5. List one food from each food group that you could include in a balanced dinner:

Vegetables and fruit: _________________________

Grains: _________________________

Protein foods: _________________________

Dairy: _________________________

Healthy fats: _________________________

6. Draw or describe a balanced breakfast that includes foods from at least 3 different food groups:

7. Why is it important to eat a variety of foods from different food groups?

🌟 Part 3: Personal Reflection

8. Think about your favourite cultural or family food. Which food group does it belong to?

Food: _________________________

Food group: _________________________

9. Name one change you could make to your eating habits to improve your nutrition:

10. How does eating well help you in your daily activities like school, sports, or spending time with friends?

Nutrition and Balanced Diets

Nutrition and Balanced Diets

🥗 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge

🍽️ Part 2: Building a Balanced Plate

🌟 Part 3: Personal Reflection

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