Components of a Balanced Meal
This part of a meal provides energy and comes from foods like rice, bread, pasta, or potatoes.
What are carbohydrates?
Whole grains, vegetables, and beans are examples of foods high in this nutrient, which helps digestion
Fiber
What fruit is yellow and curved
Banana
Which grain is commonly used to make bread?
Wheat
Milk and yogurt are high in this nutrient that helps build strong bones.
Calcium
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and is found in foods like meat, eggs, beans, and tofu.
What is protein
Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt are rich in this nutrient, which helps keep bones strong.
Calcium
Which vegetable is green and comes in small florets?
Broccoli
Which type of bean is used to make hummus?
Chickpeas
Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts contain this healthy fat.
Unsaturated fat
Healthy examples of this nutrient include olive oil, avocado, nuts, and fatty fish.
What are fats / healthy fats
Eating a variety of these foods ensures you get enough different vitamins and minerals.
What are nutrient-dense foods
What red fruit is often used in salads and sandwiches?
Tomato
Eggs are a good source of this nutrient, which helps build muscles.
Protein
Salmon and other fatty fish are rich in this nutrient for heart and brain health.
Omega-3 fatty acids
These foods provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber and include vegetables and fruits.
What are fruits and vegetables
This meal component should be limited to small amounts and includes sweets, sugary drinks, and fried foods.
What are added sugars and saturated fats / treats
What fruit is red and has small seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Lean meats like chicken and turkey provide this nutrient.
Protein
Avocados are high in this type of fat that is good for your heart
Unsaturated fat
Drinking enough of this helps your body stay hydrated and supports all functions.
What is Water
Combining carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, fruits/vegetables, and water in each meal is called this.
What is a balanced meal
Which vegetable is orange and good for your eyes?
Carrot
Whole grains like oatmeal and brown rice are high in this nutrient, which helps digestion.
Fiber
Dark chocolate in small amounts contains this nutrient that may improve heart health.
Flavonoids