Practice What Is A Balanced Diet? (2.3.1) - Food and Nutrition

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Question 1.
List at least three components of a balanced diet.
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Think about the different food groups.
Question 2.
Why is it important to have a balanced diet?
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Consider what happens if we don’t eat well.
3Question 3.
What is a balanced diet?
- A diet with only fruits
- All essential nutrients in proper amounts
- A diet of only carbs
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Think about the definition provided in class.
4Question 4.
True or False: Healthy fats are a vital part of a balanced diet.
- True
- False
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Recall our discussion on different types of fats.
Question 5.
Analyze a daily diet from a person who only eats fast food. Identify at least three nutrient deficiencies they might face.
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Consider the food groups they are missing.
Question 6.
Create a balanced weekly meal plan for a teenager. Include a variety of nutrients while keeping energy levels in check.
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Refer to the Food Pyramid when balancing meals.

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