🍎 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge

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

3

4

5

6

2. Which food group provides the most energy for our daily activities?

Vegetables and fruit

Grains

Protein foods

Dairy

3. Which foods are good sources of calcium for strong bones and teeth? (Tick all that apply)

Milk

Cheese

Leafy green vegetables

Bread

Yoghurt

4. Complete this sentence: A balanced diet includes foods from _______ food groups.

Answer: _____________

5. Which food group helps repair and build muscles?

Vegetables and fruit

Grains

Protein foods

Healthy fats

🥗 Part 2: Building a Balanced Plate

6. In the space below, draw or list foods to create a balanced meal. Include at least one food from each of the five food groups.

Food groups to include:

• Vegetables and fruit: ________________________

• Grains: ________________________

• Protein foods: ________________________

• Dairy: ________________________

• Healthy fats: ________________________

7. Explain how good nutrition supports your hauora (holistic well-being). Think about physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

🌟 Part 3: Personal Reflection

8. Name one traditional food from your culture or family. Which food group does it belong to?

9. What is one healthy food choice you can make this week to improve your nutrition?

10. Why is water important for our health? Give two reasons.

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Nutrition and Food Groups

Nutrition and Food Groups

🍎 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge

🥗 Part 2: Building a Balanced Plate

🌟 Part 3: Personal Reflection

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