Science
The Human Body
Conceptual
7–9 yrs
Balanced Diet & Food Groups
均衡饮食与食物类别
Description
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
Mastery Evidence
- 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 your child looked at their dinner plate, could they identify which foods give energy, which help muscles grow, and which keep them healthy?
