Physical health: How do I eat a balanced diet?
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Why this why now
At Year 2, pupils are learning about different types of foods, food groups and their effects on the body. This unit builds on their Year 1 learning about looking after their body and extends it to making informed food choices. It is timely as it teaches pupils the importance of a balanced diet for growth, energy and health, helping them understand that all foods can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in appropriate amounts. By exploring these concepts now, pupils develop foundational knowledge of healthy eating habits and the connection between nutrition and wellbeing.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know that food helps their bodies grow, gives them energy for play and learning, and keeps them healthy.
- Pupils should understand from earlier learning that drinking water and eating a variety of foods, including fruit and vegetables, keeps bodies working well.
- Pupils can identify some healthy food choices and recognise that making healthy choices can affect how they feel and their energy levels.
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Why this why now
At Year 2, pupils are learning about different types of foods, food groups and their effects on the body. This unit builds on their Year 1 learning about looking after their body and extends it to making informed food choices. It is timely as it teaches pupils the importance of a balanced diet for growth, energy and health, helping them understand that all foods can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in appropriate amounts. By exploring these concepts now, pupils develop foundational knowledge of healthy eating habits and the connection between nutrition and wellbeing.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know that food helps their bodies grow, gives them energy for play and learning, and keeps them healthy.
- Pupils should understand from earlier learning that drinking water and eating a variety of foods, including fruit and vegetables, keeps bodies working well.
- Pupils can identify some healthy food choices and recognise that making healthy choices can affect how they feel and their energy levels.
Physical health: How do I eat a balanced diet?
This unit explores understanding healthy foods and food groups, the importance of food for growth and energy, planning a balanced food week and recognising that all foods can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in appropriate amounts.
4 lessons in unit
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