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What are Healthy Practices for Adolescents?
They are good habits that maintain physical and mental health .
- Balanced diet rich in nutrients is essential for growth .
A colourful plate shows different food groups,
promoting healthy eating practices for adolescents.
- Regular physical activity keeps the body fit and strong .
- Proper sleep schedule helps body and mind recover .
- Good hygiene prevents infections and maintains health .
- Avoiding junk food prevents obesity and health problems .
Activity 6.4: Plan a Balanced Diet (Page 6)
What you need:
- Food pyramid (Fig. 6.8)
- Chart paper
- Coloured pens
What to do:
- Step 1: Study the food pyramid showing different food groups
- Step 2: Plan breakfast, lunch, dinner for one day
- Step 3: Include foods from each section of pyramid
- Step 4: Prepare a chart showing foods in each group
Observations
What you see:
- Food pyramid has different levels for different food groups
- Base level contains grains and cereals (largest portion)
- Second level has fruits and vegetables
- Third level includes proteins like meat , fish , pulses
- Top level has fats and oils (smallest portion)
Why this happens:
We have studied that balanced diet contains all nutrients in proper amounts . This is why food pyramid shows larger portions of grains and smaller portions of fats .
- Body needs more energy from carbohydrates
- Vitamins and minerals come from fruits and vegetables
- Proteins help in growth and repair
- Fats provide energy but in small amounts
