Eating Good Food III

EATING GOOD FOOD III

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In today’s class, we will be talking about Eating good food II. Enjoy the class!

EATING GOOD FOOD III

Example of balanced diet/good food

Food for energy (carbohydrate)	Food for growth (protein)	Food for protection and digestion (fruits)
1. Pap	Akara	orange
2. Rice	Fish/vegetable soup	Pawpaw
3. Tuwo	Okro soup with fish	Pineapple

Importance of Eating Balanced Diet

Balanced diet helps us to:

Prevents diseases and infections. When you eat the full range of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you improve your immune system and your healthy diet may even help prevent diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Helps you control your weight. Most people at some point want to lose weight or gain weight – eating a balanced diet helps you control your weight and maintain it over time. A balanced diet is the only way to healthily control your weight in the long term.
Improves your mental health. Getting the right mix of nutrients can help to ease symptoms of depression and anxiety – looking after yourself by eating well is essential as you take steps to good mental health.
Good for growth. A balanced diet is crucial for children and adolescents. As the body grows it is important to receive the right nutrients so that cells are built and maintained and the body grows at the right pace.
Better skin and hair. A healthy balanced diet also improves your looks. Eating well contributes to healthy skin and hair and a “glow” that makes you look younger.
Look healthy and beautiful
Feel happy and friendly
Feel strong and not easily tired
Feel calm and bright
Understand your lessons and pass well.

Quiz

This lesson will be the end of this term. We hope you enjoyed the class?

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