S2.3.6 For the adult
A balanced diet
What should I eat in a day to stay healthy?
What this chapter teaches
A balanced day has some of every food group: lots of vegetables and fruit, starch, some protein and a little fat. Fibre helps food move through the gut. Clean water is part of a healthy day: boil unsafe water hard for one minute, or three minutes high in the mountains. Foods from near home can make a balanced day.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- Plan one day of meals. How does it cover each food group?
- What does fibre do in your body?
- What would be missing from a day of only bread?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Plan a day of meals from foods found locally
- Explain why clean water and fibre belong in a healthy diet
What they copy into their notebook
Eat some of every food group each day. Eat lots of vegetables and fruit. Fibre moves food through your gut. Drink clean water. Beans, greens and maize can make a good day.