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Explore the Importance of Different Food Groups in a Balanced Diet

In this worksheet, students will answer questions about food groups and their function in a balanced diet.

'Explore the Importance of Different Food Groups in a Balanced Diet' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 3 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Animals, including Humans

Curriculum subtopic:   Nutrition

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Worksheet Overview

Balanced diets must contain the right amounts of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fibre and water.

 

Food groups

 

Our bodies use these different kinds of food for growth, energy and health. Diets lacking in some food types, or containing too much from one food group can seriously affect our health.

 

Use this activity to find out if you've got nutrition and food groups nailed.

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