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NEW INSPIRATION 1
CLIL Science  Webquest
You are what you eat
1 Pre-reading
Read and tick for you.
How often do you ...
Often
Sometimes
Never
1 eat fast food?
2 drink fizzy drinks?
3 eat fruit and vegetables?
4 eat breakfast?
5 eat sweets and chocolate?
2 Reading
Read the text. Do you eat a balanced diet?
BALANCING ACT!
If you want to be healthy, a balanced diet is very important. Food gives us the energy and nutrients we need
to live. There are no good and bad foods, but we need to get the right amount of each type of food to be
strong and fit. Junk food and fast food are high in fats and sugar. These foods might be delicious and it’s OK
to enjoy them sometimes, but don’t forget ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’.
The five food groups
Everything we eat is from one of the five different food groups. Every day, our bodies need protein,
carbohydrates and healthy fats to give us energy and good health.
1  Meat, fish and eggs
This group also includes beans and nuts. These
foods have protein and this helps us grow.
2   Bread and cereals
Potatoes are in this group too. These foods give
us energy.
3   Fruit and vegetables
It is very important to eat fruit and vegetables. These
foods help our digestion and have lots of vitamins
and minerals.
4   Milk and dairy
These foods have calcium, which is important
for our bones and teeth.
5   Fats and sugars
These foods are not very good for us so it is important not to eat them very often.
If you have a balanced diet, you will have more energy for school,
for friends and for your hobbies!
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