Assignment Task: A healthy diet is important as a source of nutrients, to reduce the risk of diseases and in the management of certain diseases. Healthy and balanced eating habits provide energy and nutrients required by the body. A food pyramid may act as a guide to provide a framework for the types and amounts of food that can be eaten in combination to provide a nutritious and healthy diet. In the Malaysian Food Pyramid (Figure 4.1), each horizontal section contains depictions of different food groups based on the daily energy needs of children and adolescents.
Good nutrition is essential during childhood, as it is a time of rapid growth, development, and activity. Teachers and childcare providers play a crucial role in promoting health and nutrition education to children for their optimal growth and lifelong learning.