Grade 3 · Science · Lesson 27

Balanced Diet and Nutrients

Our bodies need different types of nutrients to grow, have energy, and stay healthy. Eating a variety of foods from all nutrient groups each day is called having a balanced diet. No single food contains everything your body needs, so variety is essential.

What this lesson teaches

1Name the main nutrient groups and give examples of foods in each group
2Explain why a balanced diet is important for health
3Sort foods into the correct nutrient group

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