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Nutrients in a Healthy Diet
Identify the seven components of a healthy diet — carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and water — and explain the role of each in the body
Typical age: 11–13 years
“If your child was planning a packed lunch, could they explain what each food group does for the body — why we need protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals?”
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