Healthy meal times
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan a healthy meal.
Key learning points
- We need at least 5 fruit and vegetables every day (5 A DAY).
- We need to have 6-8 drinks a day. Water is a good choice.
- Meals should include 3-4 of the main food groups and a drink.
Keywords
5 A DAY - we need at least five fruit and vegetables each day
Meals - an occasion when food is eaten, such as breakfast or lunch
Common misconception
Pupils may think that potatoes count as a vegetable.
In the Eatwell Guide, potatoes do not count as a vegetable. They are in the 'Potatoes, bread, pasta and rice' group.
Teacher tip
Bring learning to life and use real food examples, such as breakfast cereals, milk and fruit. Create meal occasions. Allow pupils to smell and taste.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.True or flase? We need to drink plenty of water.
Q2.Which foods do we need to eat more?
Q3.What is the name of the meal you have in the morning?
Q4.Which of these is a healthy lunch?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How much fruit and vegetables do we need each day?
Q2.What should we have with each meal?
Q3.Match the foods to the correct meal time.
Q4.What makes a healthy meal?
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