THE FOOD WHEEL

The food wheel is a wheel shaped guide of healthy foods divided into sections to show the recommended intake for each food group.

• The wheel is divided into food groups. You need to eat foods from all the groups, but eat more foods from the groups in the bigger sections.
• There are smaller pictures of foods in some groups. You shouldn't eat too many of these foods.
• In the centre, there are two very important things to remember: drink a lot of water and do a lot of exercise.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY DIET

• Eat five meals a day: breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner.
• Eat a variety of foods to obtain all the nutrients you need.
• Don't eat too much processed food (it can contain too much fat and sugar).
• Don't eat too much salt, it can be bad for your circulatory system.
• Drink at least two litres of water a day.

DIET

A diet is everything a person normally eats and drinks every day.

• A balanced diet gives you the right amount of nutrients.
• A sufficient diet gives you the right amount of energy you need, but not too much.

A balanced, sufficient diet is different for every person.

A HEALTHY DIET (THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STAY HEALTHY)

Eat a healthy diet!

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REMEMBER

HEALTHY HABITS
People are healthy when their bodies function well.
We should practise healthy habits to prevent illness.

A HEALTHY DIET
A healthy diet means eating a variety of foods.
Food are classified into six groups: cereals, fats, dairy products, proteins, vegetables and fruit.