OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaA balanced meal is like a colorful puzzle made of different kinds of healthy foods! It has a little bit of everything your body needs to grow strong and run fast. Eating balanced meals is one of the best ways to take care of your body.
A great plate might have a piece of chicken, some brown rice, and a big scoop of bright green broccoli. You can try to eat foods that are many different colors, like red apples, orange carrots, and yellow bananas. Mixing up your meals makes eating fun and keeps your tummy very happy!
Eating a balanced meal gives you the energy you need to play all day long. Each type of food does a different job — protein builds muscles, grains give you energy, and vegetables give you vitamins. When you eat a little of everything, your body gets all the fuel it needs!
- Many countries use a plate picture to show kids what a balanced meal looks like!
- Half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables.
- Eating the rainbow — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple foods — is a fun way to make sure you get lots of different nutrients!
