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 (10pts 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