Healthy and Unhealthy Food
Learn to tell the difference between foods that make our bodies strong and healthy, and 'junk' foods that are tasty but not good to eat too often.
About This Topic
Learn to tell the difference between foods that make our bodies strong and healthy, and 'junk' foods that are tasty but not good to eat too often.
Key Questions
- Identify two healthy snacks and two unhealthy snacks.
- Explain why it is important to eat more fruits and vegetables than chips and sweets.
- Compare a healthy meal with a meal made of only junk food.
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