Science·The Human Body·conceptual
Balanced Diet & Food Groups
Know the main food groups (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water) and understand that a balanced diet includes the right amounts from each group to keep the body healthy and provide energy, growth materials, and protection from illness
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how their body works — learning about different types of teeth, how food travels through the digestive system, how bones and muscles work together, and understanding the importance of a balanced diet.
Evidence of understanding
- Name at least five food groups and give an example food for each (e.g. carbohydrates = bread, protein = chicken)
- Explain what carbohydrates (energy), proteins (growth and repair), and fats (energy and warmth) do for the body
- State that vitamins and minerals protect against illness and help the body work properly
Assessment prompt
If Balanced Diet & Food Groups looked at their dinner plate, could they identify which foods give energy, which help muscles grow, and which keep them healthy?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.