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The object of this project is to make
young children aware of how important
it is to eat properly and exercise.

Healthy, happy children become
healthy, happy adults!

Sleep is also vital to our well-being.
Children aged 7-12 need 11 hours
sleep.

Early to bed, early to rise!
The foods in this group are important
sources of protein, vitamins and
minerals. They are rich in calcium, which
is essential for healthy bones and teeth.
Examples of dairy food:
Fruit contains some natural sugars that
make it taste sweet, it also has lots of
vitamins, minerals and fibre, which
makes it more filling and nutritious than
a glass of fruit juice.
Examples of fruit:
Vegetables are an important source of
fibre. They are almost fat free and low
in calories so in addition to keeping your
digestive system healthy they can help
with weight management.
Examples of vegetables:
This food group is your body's main
source of energy and contains bread,
pasta, rice, popcorn and cereals.
Examples of grains:
This food group is very important
because it builds up your muscles,
organs and glands. It helps repair
and replace them too, so that your
body can keep on working.
Examples of protein food:
Important nutrients for children include
protein for growth, calcium for strong
bones and teeth, iron for healthy blood,
vitamin A for good eyes, and vitamin C
to help heal cuts and scrapes.
The first food pyramid was published in
Sweden in 1974.
The most famous one is the American
food pyramid of 1992.
The pyramids were guides for healthy
food intake. In 2011 food pyramids
were replaced by My Plate.
Today I ate a rainbow
And it tasted great!
Today I ate a rainbow
And it was on my plate
My body is so healthy
My mind is, too!
Today I ate a rainbow
How about you?
The key to a healthy balanced diet is
not to omit any foods or food groups
but to balance what you eat by eating
a variety of foods from each food
group in the right proportions for good
health.
Children need at least an hour of
physical activity every day. They will:

• Feel confident about themselves
• Be keen to learn in school
• Keep a healthy weight
• Build and keep healthy bones,
  muscles and joints
• Sleep better at night

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Nutrition-My plate project by annette

  • 1.
  • 2. The object of this project is to make young children aware of how important it is to eat properly and exercise. Healthy, happy children become healthy, happy adults! Sleep is also vital to our well-being. Children aged 7-12 need 11 hours sleep. Early to bed, early to rise!
  • 3. The foods in this group are important sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. They are rich in calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth.
  • 5. Fruit contains some natural sugars that make it taste sweet, it also has lots of vitamins, minerals and fibre, which makes it more filling and nutritious than a glass of fruit juice.
  • 7. Vegetables are an important source of fibre. They are almost fat free and low in calories so in addition to keeping your digestive system healthy they can help with weight management.
  • 9. This food group is your body's main source of energy and contains bread, pasta, rice, popcorn and cereals.
  • 11. This food group is very important because it builds up your muscles, organs and glands. It helps repair and replace them too, so that your body can keep on working.
  • 13. Important nutrients for children include protein for growth, calcium for strong bones and teeth, iron for healthy blood, vitamin A for good eyes, and vitamin C to help heal cuts and scrapes.
  • 14. The first food pyramid was published in Sweden in 1974. The most famous one is the American food pyramid of 1992. The pyramids were guides for healthy food intake. In 2011 food pyramids were replaced by My Plate.
  • 15. Today I ate a rainbow And it tasted great! Today I ate a rainbow And it was on my plate My body is so healthy My mind is, too! Today I ate a rainbow How about you?
  • 16. The key to a healthy balanced diet is not to omit any foods or food groups but to balance what you eat by eating a variety of foods from each food group in the right proportions for good health.
  • 17. Children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. They will: • Feel confident about themselves • Be keen to learn in school • Keep a healthy weight • Build and keep healthy bones, muscles and joints • Sleep better at night