Peswara - PSHE: health and nutrition

Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?

Answer explanation

What is a balanced diet? - BBC Bitesize

​ (a)   gives us energy. ​ (b)   help our bodies repair themselves. ​​ (c)   helps us to digest food. ​ ​ (d)   help us to store energy.

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fibre
• Fats

Answer explanation

Carbohydrates give us energy. They are found in foods such as bread, potatoes and pasta.

Proteins help our bodies to repair themselves. They are found in foods such as fish, meat, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs and cheese.

Fats help store energy for our bodies. They are found in foods such as butter, cheese, nuts and fried food.

Fibre is important for helping us digest our foods. It’s found in fruit and vegetables.

(a)   health is keeping your body fit, active and healthy.

Answer explanation

Kristana - Be active - BBC Teach

​ (a)   health is linked to keeping your mind fit, active and healthy.

• Mental
• Physical
• brain
• mind

Answer explanation

Mental health - BBC Bitesize

Can you explain how physical activity and a healthy diet impacts lifestyle...

Answer explanation

Healthy lifestyle:

For your body to work properly, it needs a balanced diet, exercise and enough sleep.

It’s important to eat a varied and balanced diet to stay healthy. You need to drink plenty of water and eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

Why is a healthy lifestyle important? - BBC Bitesize