Simple presentation for kids . includes definition of balanced diet , carbohydrates , fats and oil , very basic presentation for understanding good practices and health .

1. BALANCED
DIET

2. WHAT IS BALANCED
DIET ??
• Means getting the right types and
amount of foods and drinks to supply
nutrition and energy to maintain body
cells , tissues and organs and for
supporting normal growth and
development
• It contains carbohydrate, protein,
fat, vitamins, mineral salts and fiber in
the correct proportions

3. NUTRIENTS TYPES
• Major : Protein , Carboydrates , Fats
• Micro: Minerals
• Vitamins
• Water

4. CARBOHYDRATES
• Gives you the energy you need to move
and grow
• Too much = gain weight
• Too little = feel tired

5. TYPES OF CARBOYDRATES
Two types
• Simple : Refined flour, Glucose
• Complex : Fibers – helps in weight reduction, proper bowel
movement and healthy intestine
source: wheat , Oats, Brans, Vegetables, whole cereals, pulses , fruits

6. PROTEINS
• Are essential for growth and repair
• Too much = gain weight & might make a
lot of urine
• Too little = will not grow properly &
wounds will not heal
• Boost up immunity
• Healing
• Source : Milk and milk products , Soya
Beans , Egg, Chicken, Fish

7. VITAMINS
• Keep you healthy
• A
• B1, B2 etc up to B12
• C
• D
• E

8. FATS & OILS
• Contain fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E &
K)
• Too little = will not get all the vitamins
you need, may not have enough
insulation
• Too much = gain weight
• Sources: Olive Oil, Rice Bran ol,
Soyabean Oil

9. TYPES OF FATS
• Saturated fats – Solid at room
temperature -Bad for health
• Unsaturated fats – Liquid at room
temperature -Good for health