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

thingsDiscuss in your groups what they

may beEat sensiblyTake 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• ProteinIn foods such as milk and cheese• Carbohydrates (starches and sugars)In foods such as pasta, bread and biscuits• FatsIn foods such as butter and cooking oil• FibreIn foods such as vegetables and fruit

Can you think of any other important things that are

needed for our diet• Discuss in pairsThey are….

Water70% of the body is made up of waterThey can be found in many drinks and

juicesVitamins and minerals

Found in fruit, vegetables and many dairy products

Activities• Group 1 and 2Use the table with ALL the food groups and write down as many

food as possible in the correct place• Group 3Use 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 wellFinished? 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 (10pts being the best)

What have we learnt today?

• Discuss in your groupsToday I have learnt about……….Use the key wordsBalanced dietProtein, carbohydrate, fibre, Fats, vitamins and minerals and water