Types of food
I can identify that humans get nutrients from different types of food.
Types of food
I can identify that humans get nutrients from different types of food.
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Lesson details
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.
Equipment
Different types of food (optional).
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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