Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6 Term 1: Life and Living Nutrition (PPT 1)

Topic 3 Nutrition Balanced diets Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Our diet refers to the food that we eat and liquids that we drink. What is a Diet? Our diet refers to the food that we eat and liquids that we drink. Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

What is a Balanced Diet? A balanced diet means that you eat food from the different nutrient groups that you learnt about. Can you list them? carbohydrates proteins fats and oils vitamins and minerals Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Eating the right portions A balanced diet also means that we eat the right portions or amounts from different food groups. Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Water and fibre A balanced diet means that we: Drink water every day Water is needed for our brains to work properly Include fibre in our meals Fibre helps to keep the inside of our body healthy and prevents constipation and prevent heart problems Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3

Can you fill in the missing details? Gr 6 Natural Sciences and Technology – Term 1, Topic 3