What Does Your Body Need?

Food provides the energy and nutrients our bodies need to grow, stay active, and feel well. In this activity, you'll discover the different roles nutrients play by matching them with their functions. Once you've completed the game, visit our Padlet and share a traditional meal from your country that includes a variety of food groups. Let's explore how different cultures create nutritious, balanced meals! In this activity, you will explore different foods and nutrients and think about what your body needs to function well every day.

Food gives our bodies the nutrients we need to grow, stay active, and feel well.

Each nutrient plays an important role, and eating a variety of foods helps us meet our nutritional needs.

Your Challenge:

1. Match each nutrient with the role it plays in your body.

2. Think about traditional meals from your country that combine different food groups and provide a variety of nutrients.

3. Visit our Padlet and share an example of a balanced, nutritious meal from your country!

Include its name, main ingredients, and what makes it a balanced meal https://padlet.com/worldscouting/a-world-of-balanced-meals-s024idjb7vgxspygy7vi 

Remember, there is no single perfect diet! Healthy, balanced meals can look different across countries and cultures. Let's discover how our food traditions help nourish our bodies!