Health and wellbeing
I can apply healthy eating tips to what I cook and eat.
Health and wellbeing
I can apply healthy eating tips to what I cook and eat.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The 8 tips for healthy eating provide simple messages for us to follow.
- Being active is important for health, making the body fitter and stronger.
- There are a number of simple healthier ways to plan, prepare and cook food.
Keywords
Healthy eating - eating a balance and variety of foods to be healthy
Active - engaging in a physical activity
Inactive - not engaging in any or much physical activity
Common misconception
Being active is only good for my physical health, such as healthy bones, muscles and heart.
While being active is good for your bones, muscles and heart, it can also make you feel fitter and happier, make new friends and try something new.
To help you plan your year 6 cooking and nutrition lesson on: Health and wellbeing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 cooking and nutrition lesson on: Health and wellbeing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The UK healthy eating model is called ...
Q2.True or false? Potatoes count as one of your 5 A DAY.
Q3.Match the following healthy eating advice:
eat lots, at least 5 A DAY
eat lots, have at each meal
have some, a variety
have some, choose lower fat options
Q4.Carbohydrate, protein and fat are known as .
Q5.A bad reaction to a food is known as an:
Q6.Match the sources of the following nutrients:
potatoes, rice
beans, fish
milk, yogurt
red meat, green leafy veg
oranges, tomatoes
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following healthy eating tips:
include one with each main meal
at least 5 A DAY
have two portions a week (one oily)
have only occasionally and in small amounts
Q2.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