Types of food
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify that humans get nutrients from different types of food.
Key learning points
- Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and fibre for good health.
- Carbohydrates give us the energy we need to be active.
- Proteins help our bones and muscles to grow, be healthy and repair.
- Dairy, and alternatives, provides calcium for bone health.
- A small amount of fat, such as oils and spreads, is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Keywords
Nutrient - A nutrient is any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow.
Vitamin - A vitamin is a chemical in food which helps the body to stay healthy.
Carbohydrate - Carbohydrates are found in foods like fruits, vegetables and grains. They give us energy.
Protein - Protein is found in foods like meat, fish and eggs. It helps a human's body to grow and repair itself.
Calcium - Calcium is one of the chemicals that forms our bones and teeth. Calcium is found in dairy foods.
Common misconception
Foods are either 'good' or 'bad' for you.
Explanation of different nutrients in foods and how they can be beneficial to our health.
Teacher tip
Providing real life examples of each type of food brings this lesson to life.
Equipment
Different types of food (optional).
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.What do living things need to stay alive?
Q2.Where do plants get their food from?
Q3.Complete this sentence. Humans get their food ...
Q4.True or false. Animals make their own food.
Q5.Do all animals eat the same foods?
Q6.Why is it important for humans to eat a healthy diet?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is it important to eat fruit and vegetables?
Q2.Carbohydrates give us .
Q3.Which of these foods is a good source of carbohydrates?
Q4.Foods containing protein ...
Q5.Dairy foods and alternatives are good for our bones because they contain .
Q6.How much fat should a healthy diet contain?
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