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Year 7

Physical health: Why have a healthy diet?

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This unit emphasises the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet for physical wellbeing. Pupils explore the links between diet, exercise and health, learn about nutritional choices, and understand how healthy habits support growth, energy and long-term health.

As Year 7 pupils gain independence, they increasingly make their own food choices and establish habits that will last into adulthood. This unit provides essential knowledge about nutrition, the relationship between diet and health, and the importance of physical activity. Positioned early in secondary school, it empowers pupils to make informed decisions that support their growth, energy levels and long-term physical and mental wellbeing during an important developmental period.

  1. A healthy diet
  2. The importance of diet and exercise

  • Pupils should understand from Key Stage 2 that eating a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, protein and carbohydrates is important for a healthy, balanced diet.
  • Pupils should know that regular physical activity is important for staying healthy and that different activities help keep the body strong and fit.
  • Pupils should be familiar with basic concepts of healthy living from previous units, including that personal choices about diet and exercise affect overall wellbeing.
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