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Lesson 6: Balanced diet

Identifying nutrient groups and understanding a balanced diet.
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Assorted healthy foods including vegetables, grains, lean meats, seeds and citrus on a white table

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1. Recap and recall

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Assessment – Science Y2: Life cycles and healthLesson 1: The human life cycleLesson 2: Life cyclesLesson 3: GrowthLesson 4: SurvivalLesson 5: Exercise and hygiene
Lesson 6: Balanced diet
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