Creating a healthy meal
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of a balanced diet and how to make healthy food choices.
Key learning points
- Diet can affect our physical and mental health.
- Food is the fuel that helps our bodies to develop and grow.
- Having a healthy diet can help us to avoid some serious health problems.
- Drinking plenty of water is also an important part of a healthy diet.
- A balanced diet is made up of various food groups.
Keywords
Diet - the kinds of foods a person eats
Health - how well your body and mind feel
Balanced - in this context, having different foods in the right amounts
Food group - a category of food
Common misconception
Children don't have any choice over what they eat.
There are many circumstances where children can choose what they eat and where they are able to choose healthier options.
Teacher tip
Be aware of any pupils who may have a challenging relationship with food and be conscious to use judgement-free language when discussing the impact of an unhealthy diet. It may also be useful to familiarise yourself with resources available to children who struggle to access a healthy diet.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.We should aim to eat at least portions of fruits and vegetables every day.
Q2.Which of the following can have a negative effect on our teeth?
Q3.Healthy eating provides the needed for growth and energy.
Q4.Match the words with the correct definition.
movement of the body that uses energy
practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases
a regular way of doing things
relaxation or sleep to allow the body and mind to recover
Q5. is a natural state of rest for the body and mind that helps us stay healthy and happy.
Q6.Which statements are true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
the kinds of foods a person eats
how well your body and mind feel
in this context, having different foods in the right amounts
Q2.What is a food group?
Q3.Which of these are potential consequences of an unbalanced diet?
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.Which food group is missing from the eatwell place categories?
1. protein
2. starchy foods
3. high fat and sugar foods
4. milk and dairy
Q6.Match the foods to the correct food group.
fruit and vegetables
protein
dairy products
starchy foods
foods high in sugar and/or fat
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