Healthy communities
I can describe the different food needed by people in my community.
Healthy communities
I can describe the different food needed by people in my community.
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Key learning points
- People in our communities have different needs, based on age, nutritional need, preferences, culture, faith and belief.
- Healthy eating contributes to wellbeing. Access to affordable, healthy food promotes better nutrition.
- Eating a healthy, varied diet is an important part of maintaining good health and reducing ill-health.
Keywords
Community - a group of people who share something in common
Belief - in this context, food choices based on personal values around animal welfare, health or the environment
Wellbeing - the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy
Affordable - inexpensive or reasonably priced
Common misconception
People in different communities follow different healthy eating advice.
Most people in the UK should follow the Eatwell Guide, and 8 tips for healthy eating, with the food and meals adapted for the needs of different groups.
To help you plan your year 6 cooking and nutrition lesson on: Healthy communities, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which foods groups should be eaten the most?
Q2.Match these different traditions and food:
dates, sweet pastries
roast turkey, cranberry sauce
dumplings, long noodles
Q3.Which of the following influences the types of foods eaten in different communities?
Q4.Match the cuisines with the food traditionally eaten in large amounts.
Rice
Pasta
Potatoes
Yam
Q5.Match the following healthy eating tips:
do not add to food and check labels
take regular exercise
have 6 to 8 drinks every day
go for cereals and bread high in fibre
Q6.Many have traditions and rules regarding food that can or cannot be eaten.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? People in different communities follow different healthy eating advice.
Q2.Match the following food needs.
Food likes and dislikes
Babies, children and adults
Polish culture (pierogi), Indian culture
Foods eaten at certain times or events
Q3.Vegetarians do not eat __________ or fish, and vegans do not eat any food from any __________.
Q4.True or false? Healthier food options are the same wherever you live.
Q5.Having a varied is an important part of maintaining good health and reducing ill-health.
Q6.Match these healthy eating tips:
Have potatoes, bread, rice and pasta
Have tuna, mackerel and salmon
Have in small portions, occasionally
Have 6 - 8 drinks a day