LO To be able to classify food into

LO: To be able to classify food into groups In this lesson we will be learning about…. . • Why we need a healthy diet • Different food groups with examples from each • How we can improve our own diet

To stay fit and healthy we need to do a number of things Discuss in your groups what they may be §Eat sensibly §Take regular exercise §Avoid health risks such as smoking, taking illegal drugs & drinking alcohol

We need a healthy diet so that we can live a long and healthy life • Protein In foods such as milk and cheese • Carbohydrates (starches and sugars) In foods such as pasta, bread and biscuits • Fats In foods such as butter and cooking oil • Fibre In foods such as vegetables and fruit

Can you think of any other important things that are needed for our diet • Discuss in pairs They are…. Water 70% of the body is made up of water They can be found in many drinks and juices Vitamins and minerals Found in fruit, vegetables and many dairy products

Activities • Group 1 and 2 Use the table with ALL the food groups and write down as many food as possible in the correct place • Group 3 Use the table drawn out for you and write in the different foods in the correct boxes. Stick it in your science book • Group 4 and * Use the sheet given to you and put the right food in the correct boxes(at least 4 in each box). Draw them in as well Finished? § Make up your own healthy lunch using food from each group. Write it down neatly in your science books § Check your own diet online www. lifebytes. gov. uk/eating/eat_areyou. htm use the questionnaire to see how healthy you are (10 pts being the best)

What have we learnt today? • Discuss in your groups Today I have learnt about………. Use the key words Balanced diet Protein, carbohydrate, fibre, Fats, vitamins and minerals and water