How to be Healthy

Hello, my name is Janet. This is my brother, John. We need food.

Food gives us energy and helps us grow.

I have lots of energy, so I can run, jump, think, breathe and talk.

A car needs petrol. This car has petrol in it, so it can go. Your body needs food.

You need good food. Paul eats too much food, so he is fat.

Jill does not eat enough food, so she does not have enough energy.

These are healthy foods: vegetables fruit bread

Some foods have too much fat or sugar in them. Don't eat too much of these.

Fruit and vegetables are healthy. Here are some fruits: Here are some vegetables:

Some foods help your teeth and bones grow strong. Milk, cheese and yoghurt do this.

You need to eat meat, fish, cheese, eggs or beans. You can eat them with rice, potatoes, noodles or bread.

What foods do you like?