A better balance Place the foods and drinks from this example of an old school menu into the correct food groups on the blank Balance of Good Health plate below.
OLD MENU MID-MORNING BREAK
LUNCH TIME
Crisps Fizzy Drink
Turkey Burgers Chips Peas Chocolate Bar Fizzy Drink
OLD MENU
Fruit and vegetables
Meat, fish and alternatives
Bread, other cereals and potatoes
Milk and dairy foods Foods containing fats foods containing sugars
A better balance Place the foods and drinks from this example of a new school menu into the correct food groups on the blank Balance of Good Health plate below.
NEW MENU MID-MORNING BREAK
LUNCH TIME
Banana Milk
Spicy chicken casserole Pasta spirals Peas Bread roll Fruit Salad Yogurt Water
NEW STANDARDS MENU
Bread, other cereals and potatoes
Fruit and vegetables
Meat, fish and alternatives
Milk and dairy foods
Foods containing fats foods containing sugars
Compare the new menu with the old menu. How has the balanced improved?