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The food pyramid

From The Dr. Binocs Show · 2019

The food pyramid
5 min2nd3rd4th5thHealth
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Summary

Dr. Binocs explains the food groups and how a balanced diet keeps us healthy. A friendly nutrition lesson.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Dr.

  1. What are some of the main food groups?
  2. Why is it important to eat a balanced diet?
  3. Which foods should we eat only a little of?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: nutrition, food groups, balanced diet, healthy.

Try it: Plan a balanced lunch with a food from at least three groups.