Factors

Occupation

State of health

Climate

a)

b)

c)

Learning Objective: 2.2 Evaluating the importance of a balanced diet

Learning Outcomes: State what a balanced diet is. State the factors that must be considered when planning a balanced diet. Explain how the factors affect a balanced diet.

1. Every day we need to get all the seven classes of food in the right amount for growth, health and development.

Complete the sentence below to state what a balanced diet is.

A balanced diet is a diet which contains ___________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

2. Label the diagram below to state the factors which must be considered when planning a balanced diet.

3. A balanced diet differs between individuals depending on the factors. Underline the correct answer in the statement below to show how a baby’s diet

differs from an adult?

A baby’s diet must contain more (carbohydrate / protein) for growth and cell

development.

Factors

Occupation

State of health

Climate

a) Age

b) Sex / Gender

c) Size

Learning Objective: 2.2 Evaluating the importance of a balanced diet

Answer scheme

1. Every day we need to get all the seven classes of food in the right amount for growth, health and development.

Complete the sentence below to state what a balanced diet is.

A balanced diet is a diet which contains all the seven classes of food in the right

amount for growth, health and development.

2. Label the diagram below to state the factors which must be considered when planning a balanced diet.

3. A balanced diet differs between individuals depending on the factors. Underline the correct answer in the statement below to show how a baby’s diet

differs from an adult?

A baby’s diet must contain more (carbohydrate / protein) for growth and cell

development.