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PREPARING FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLELevel 2/SCQF Level 5

NAMESCHOOL

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CONTENTSTRACKING SHEET..................................................................................................................3

TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS......................................................................................................6

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE...............................................7

1.1 ASSESSMENT TASK.................................................................................................7

1.2 ASSESSMENT TASK.................................................................................................8

1.3 ASSESSMENT TASK.................................................................................................8

PLANNING A HEALTHY MEAL.............................................................................................10

2.1 ASSESSMENT TASK..............................................................................................10

2.2 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................13

2.3 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................14

2.4 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................15

2.5 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................16

COOKING A HEALTHY MEAL...............................................................................................17

3.1 AND 3.2 ASSESSMENT TASK.................................................................................17

3.3 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................19

WORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE..................................................................20

4.1 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................20

4.2 ASSESSMENT TASK...............................................................................................21

CONGRATULATIONS!.......................................................................................................23

PLEASE LEAVE THIS TRACKING SHEET BLANK UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED THE BOOKLET. YOUR TEACHERS/ SUPPORT

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STAFF CAN HELP YOU TO FILL IT IN WHEN YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL.

TRACKING SHEETThe aim of this unit is to introduce learners to ways in which they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and to encourage them to plan activities which will improve their own lifestyle such as a balanced diet e.g. food groups, risks of over/under eating; sufficient sleep; taking regular exercise; alcohol and drug awareness.

A key part to this unit at Levels 1 and 2 is the cooking of a healthy meal. The act of cooking supports the other aspects of the unit and encourages learners to develop independent living skills. To be classed as cooking heat must be applied to food in some way; learners must therefore apply heat to at least one ingredient within the meal for it to be a suitable assessment activity.

Level 2/SCQF Level 5

Learner name

Centre name

To do this you must Page number Assessment date1. Understand the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle

1.1 Describe the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle

1.2 Give examples of factors that contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle

1.3 Describe the health and social effects of:a) drinking alcoholb) smoking tobaccoc) taking different illegal drugs or

substancesd) lack of sleep

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2. Be able to plan a healthy meal

2.1 Describe how different food groups contribute to a healthy diet

2.2 Compare the nutritional information shown on different food labels

2.3 Select a healthy two course meal to cook

2.4 Produce a detailed plan for cooking the two courses, including: a) ingredient amountb) equipment requiredc) timings

2.5 Calculate the total cost of the meal

3. Be able to cook a healthy meal

3.1 Cook the two course meal

3.2 State the cooking methods used

3.3 Clean work areas and equipment after cooking

4. Be able to work towards a healthy lifestyle

4.1 Produce an action plan to make own lifestyle more healthy

4.2 Obtain information from places and organisations that offer help and advice about achieving a healthy lifestyle

Assessor feedback

Declaration I confirm that the details above are correct, that the evidence submitted is the learner’s own work and that the learner meets all the requirements for the unit:

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Learner Name

Learner Signature

Date signed

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TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS

You can print this booklet and write/draw in it or do this on the computer.

Try to complete all the activities if you can. These will help you to gain a better understanding of the topic and will help you to answer the questions and complete the assessment tasks.

Assessment tasks will be labelled throughout the booklet and these MUST be completed.

Make sure that you have read a task/question carefully and are doing EXACTLY what it asks you to do. This is important because key words help us to measure how much you have understood, and to decide which level you are working at. For example, if you have “listed” when you were asked to “describe” then your work will not pass the final assessment. Your teachers can check this for you when you return to school.

Use your own words (unless you are specifically asked to search for information). We check that work is not copied from the Internet or books and your work will fail if you are found to have taken text from other sources. Copying others’ work is called “plagiarism” and this is taken very seriously.

If you do include research from the Internet, books or magazines, make sure that you say where you found the information. E.g. “Quote” – From (name of book/magazine) by (author’s name) OR “Quote” – From (website name) at (website address)

If you use photographs as evidence, make sure that you write a short annotation to explain what you are doing in the picture.

If you get stuck, you should have contact information for your school staff. If they aren’t sure of the answers, they can contact their executive at Prince’s Trust to ask for help.

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FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE1.1 ASSESSMENT TASKDescribe the factors that contribute towards a healthy lifestyle

Throughout life, it is important to keep our mind and body healthy. We can do this by making sure we are staying physically active as well as thinking about the food we eat.

Can you describe three factors that contribute towards leading a healthy lifestyle?

Task: Please fill out the table below, using the example as a guide. Use the internet or those around you to help.

Factor How does it contribute to healthy lifestyle?E.g. Drinking more water

Drinking more water can contribute towards a healthy lifestyle as it keeps you hydrated, this helps us stay focussed and alert. Unlike lots of fizzy drinks, water does not contain any sugar which is better for our teeth and body.

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1.2 ASSESSMENT TASKGive examples of factors at can contribute towards an unhealthy lifestyle.

There are lots of things we can do to make sure our mind and body stays healthy, however there are also things that can have a negative impact on our health. Examples of these includes skipping meals and drinking alcohol.

Can you give 4 more examples of factors that can contribute towards an unhealthy lifestyle?

Task: Fill out the mind-map below

Skipping meals

Drinking alcohol

1.3 ASSESSMENT TASKDescribe health and social effects

Using the internet for research (remember to list the websites used) or speak to family members to give examples of the impacts on health of:

A health effect is when something we do impacts the health of our mind and body e.g. Skipping meals causes a negative effect on our health as it means we won’t have enough energy to complete our daily tasks. It will make us feel tired which impacts our concentration.

A social effect is when something we do impacts our own life, and the lives of others around us e.g. Skipping meals might mean we

Factors that contribute towards an unhealthy lifestyle

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miss out on quality time with our friends and family. We might not be able to concentrate in class or be too tired to participate in our hobbies.

Task: Complete the table by describing the health and social effects of the factors below. Feel free to use the internet or those around to help you.

Factor Health and social effectDrinking alcohol

Smoking tobacco

Taking illegal drugs and substances

Lack of sleep

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PLANNING A HEALTHY MEAL2.1 ASSESSMENT TASKDescribe how different food groups contribute to a healthy diet

Below is a healthy eating plate which shows a balanced diet:

“A balanced diet means eating the right amount of food from all of the food groups” (NHS Direct).

Task: Have a go at matching the food groups to their section on the plate.

Carbohydrates

Fats & Sugars

Proteins

Dairy

Fruit & vegetables

Need some help? Visit the NHS Eatwell page: Eatwell

CARBOHYDRATE

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It is important to not label certain foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’. A balanced diet is about moderation and creating meals that match the healthy eating plate above. A great place to start is trying to eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables per day.

Have a think about what you have eaten in the past 24 hours. Is it balanced?

Task: Fill out the food diary below.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Drinks

Think about how you can make your diet more balanced. Use the internet or those around you for help if you need it.

Task: Fill out the food diary below, make it as balanced as you can – remember to include the foods that you love!

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Drinks

We often forget about the importance of drinking water and staying hydrated during the day.

The NHS suggests that we drink between 6-8 glasses of water per day.

Task: How many glasses of water have you drank today?

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Task: Fill in the boxes below with up to 3 examples of foods you enjoy eating from each food group. You can use pictures or write.

Fruit and vegetables Carbohydrates

1.

1.

2.

2.

3.

3.

Dairy Fats

1.

1.

2.

2.

3.

3.

Proteins

1.2.3.

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As we learnt above, eating the right amount of foods from all the food groups can contribute towards having a healthy diet.

Task: Can you describe how the different food groups contribute towards a healthy diet? Write your answer below.

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2.2 ASSESSMENT TASKCompare the nutritional information shown on different food labels

Another way we can see whether our food will contribute towards a balanced diet is by looking at the nutritional information, often found on the packaging our food comes in.

Check out the Food Labels page on the NHS website for more information: Food Labels

In the UK, we use a traffic light system to label our food:

Red = High

Amber = Medium

Green = Low

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Using a traffic light system means the consumer can clearly see and understand what is in their food.

Task: Using foods from your cupboards, fridge, freezer or from a supermarket website, find three examples of food labelling and fill out the nutritional information below.

Food item Energy Fat Saturates Sugars Salte.g. Custard cream biscuits

247kj59 kcal

2.5g 1.5g 3.4g 0.1g

Which food group is mainly red?

Which food group is mainly green?

2.3 ASSESSMENT TASKSelect a healthy two course meal to cook

Task: A meal can consist of three courses. Put a tick next to the two courses you will be making:

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Starter

Main

Dessert

It’s time to find the recipes for the two courses you will be cooking.

Task: Look through recipe books/ online to find recipes you’d like to make. Write the name of the recipe and where you found it below.

Recipes I’ve found

Recipes I’m using

2.4 ASSESSMENT TASKProduce a detailed plan for cooking the two courses

Task: Create a poster/ a leaflet/ a comic-strip or a mind-map detailing your plan for how you are going to cook the two courses. Be sure to include details on the following:

Top Tip:

Make the plan as detailed as possible. Pretend someone is going to use it to also make their own two courses.

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1. Ingredients and amounts you need. 2. Equipment3. Timings (preparation and cooking times).

This plan can be done handwritten on paper or on the computer. Please remember to attach/ upload it before you send this workbook back to your teacher

2.5 ASSESSMENT TASKCalculate the cost of your meal

Task: Write down the cost of your ingredients below. Use a calculator or those around you to help calculate the total cost.

Item Item Cost

Total cost

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COOKING A HEALTHY MEAL3.1 AND 3.2 ASSESSMENT TASKCook the two-course meal and state the cooking methods you used.

Task: Cook your two-course meal. If you can, attach some photographs of you cooking the meal below. Make sure you include the cooking methods you used. Add more steps or take them away as needed.

Step 1

Wash my hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water.

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3.3 ASSESSMENT TASKClean work areas and Equipment after cooking

Task: Include a picture of yourself cleaning and tidying away any mess made during the cooking process. If you can’t use a photograph, tell us below how you cleaned the area.

Cleaning Step 1

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WORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE4.1 ASSESSMENT TASKProduce an action plan to make your own lifestyle more healthy

Look back on all the work you’ve done so far. You’ve researched about the health and social effects of certain activities, factors that contribute towards a healthy lifestyle as well as found out a lot about what makes a healthy diet.

Task: Make an action plan detailing how you are going to try and make your own lifestyle healthier. You can make a poster, a leaflet, a comic strip, mind-map or writing.

Remember to include:

Physical activities you like to do. How you are going to make your diet balanced Things you might stop/ limit doing How much water you’d like to drink

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Anything else you can think of

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My action plan

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4.2 ASSESSMENT TASKObtain information from places and organisations that offer help and advice about achieving a healthy lifestyle

Task: Use the internet, books or those you have around you to find out about the different organisations that can help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. Fill out the table below with up to 5 more examples.

Name of the place / organisation

Where can you find the information?

Information I found

E.g. Change4Life Their website: https://www.nhs.uk/change4life

I found a lot of different healthy recipes as well as some ways to keep active whilst being indoors. They suggest dancing and active games are a good way to keep moving whilst at home.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on completing the Preparing for a Healthy Lifestyle Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 booklet. Please make sure you send your work over to your teacher so they can have a look at it. They might ask for you to re-visit some of the tasks.

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