Nutrition Basics Worksheet

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🍎 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge

1. List the five main food groups and give two examples of foods from each group. Include foods from your own cultural background where possible.

Food Group 1: ________________________

Examples: _________________ and _________________

Food Group 2: ________________________

Examples: _________________ and _________________

Food Group 3: ________________________

Examples: _________________ and _________________

Food Group 4: ________________________

Examples: _________________ and _________________

Food Group 5: ________________________

Examples: _________________ and _________________

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

Vegetables and fruit

Grains and cereals

Protein foods

Dairy products

3. Tick all the foods that are good sources of protein:

Fish

Bread

Eggs

Apples

Beans

Chicken

🍽️ Part 2: Build a Balanced Plate

4. In the space below, draw or list foods to create a balanced meal. Make sure you include foods from all five food groups. Think about a meal your family might enjoy!

My balanced meal includes:

Vegetables/Fruit: _________________________________

Grains: _________________________________________

Protein: ________________________________________

Dairy: __________________________________________

Healthy fats: ____________________________________

Drink: __________________________________________

5. Why is it important to include foods from all food groups in our daily eating?

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Application

6. Write about one new thing you learned about nutrition today and how it connects to your hauora (overall well-being).

7. Think about your favourite family meal. How could you make it more balanced by adding foods from different food groups?

8. Name one healthy food choice you can make this week to improve your nutrition:

I will try to: ___________________________________________________

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

Traditional food: ________________________________

Food group: ____________________________________

Nutrition Basics Worksheet

Nutrition Basics Worksheet

🍎 Part 1: Food Groups Knowledge

🍽️ Part 2: Build a Balanced Plate

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Application

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