At the end of the lesson you are expected to : 

• State that children have the right to nutrition (Right of the Child to Nutrition, Article 24 of the UN Rights of the Child)

•  Discuss the importance of eating a balanced meal

• Discuss the important functions of food

• Describe what constitutes a balanced diet

At the end of the lesson you are expected to : 

• State that children have the right to nutrition (Right of the Child to Nutrition, Article 24 of the UN Rights of the Child)

•  Discuss the importance of eating a balanced meal

• Discuss the important functions of food

• Describe what constitutes a balanced diet

What are considered as “everyday food"?

These are food that belong to the basic food group. They should

be part of the daily meal because they provide the body with the

nutrients needed to stay healthy.

What are considered as “sometimes food"?

There are food that do not fi t into any of the food groups.

When taken in moderation, “sometimes food” could be part of a

healthy diet. Examples are butter, margarine, jam, popcorn, and

chocolate bars. They could be eaten once in a while.

Science : Basic Food Groups

You can apply this lesson in your daily living to know the proper food for our diet.

Classify the following food according to the basic food group.

squash       chicken nuts apple meat bread             milk            watermelon            rice                   tomato  cheese             fish              cereals              grapes                  squid

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