A Balanced Diet Flashcards
What makes up your diet?
The snacks, meals, and drinks that you consume make up your diet.
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet contains all the nutrients in the correct amounts to meet your individual nutritional needs.
What are the key components of a balanced diet?
Variety, Moderation, and Balance.
What does variety in a balanced diet mean?
To consume a variety of foods as they contain different types and amounts of nutrients.
What does moderation in a balanced diet mean?
To eat in moderation means to avoid eating too much or too little of the same type of food.
What does balance in a balanced diet refer to?
To balance food intake with physical activities to maintain a healthy body weight.
How can you achieve variety in your diet?
Include foods from different food groups.
What is the consequence of eating too much of the same food?
Eating too much of the same food does not provide all the nutrients that your body needs.
How can you maintain a healthy weight?
Include physical activities to balance your food intake.
What are the five nutrients?
The five nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet includes a variety of foods in the right proportions to maintain health.
Why do we need to eat a variety of foods?
Eating a variety of foods ensures that we get all the necessary nutrients for good health.
Why is it necessary to eat in moderation?
Eating in moderation helps prevent overconsumption and reduces the risk of diet-related health problems.
What is the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?
The third Sustainable Development Goal is Good Health and Well-being.
What ingredients can be used to make a balanced meal?
A balanced meal can include brown rice or wholemeal pasta (carbohydrate), bean curd, beans, fish, egg or chicken (protein), and three different fruits and vegetables (vitamins and minerals).
What should you choose when preparing a balanced meal?
Choose healthier oils when preparing a balanced meal.
