substances in food that the body needs for growth, energy, and maintaining health

a diet that includes a variety of different foods in the right proportions to maintain health

nutrients in food that help you to grow, heal and fight off sickness

elements, such as calcium and iron, which are needed by the body for various functions

a unit of energy that we get from food and drinks

A healthy diet

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The importance of diet and exercise

This unit emphasises the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet for physical wellbeing. Pupils explore the links between diet, exercise and health, learn about nutritional choices, and understand how healthy habits support growth, energy and long-term health.

Physical health: Why have a healthy diet?

substances in food that the body needs for growth 

including a variety of different foods in the right proportions

elements needed by the body, such as calcium and iron

Match the words to the correct definitions.

True or false? You can only get protein from meat products.

Complete the sentence: A healthy diet is a {{}} diet.

The unit of energy we get from food is called a ...

True or false? Maintaining a healthy diet can help prevent us from getting some diseases.

Which of the following is not a food group?

How many portions of fruit and vegetables are you recommended to eat every day?

True or false? You should limit the amount of sugary foods you eat each day to improve your health.

__________ would be a healthy drink to have with a meal.

foods made from milk, such as cheese and yoghurt

a type of carbohydrate that helps digestion

a nutrient that helps build and repair muscles and tissues in the body

Match the words to their correct definitions.

True or false? Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for your health.

A healthy diet

Lesson outcome