Food - Food Printable

This educational resource is designed to help students understand the importance of a balanced diet and the various nutrient groups found in foods. The material prompts students to explore five main food groups: fruits and vegetables, starchy foods, oils, dairy, and protein foods, with an additional category for treats. It illustrates the proportion of each food group required for a healthy diet using a visual plate guide. The lesson aims to teach students to identify different nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, water, fats, and fibres, explaining their individual roles in the body, such as energy provision, growth, repair, and maintaining overall health.

Interactive activities encourage students to classify foods and understand the effects of gassy foods, linking chemical reactions in the gut to the production of gas. Additionally, the resource addresses the health implications of under- and overeating, highlighting the risks associated with an imbalance, such as obesity-related diseases and malnutrition. Students are asked to research, answer questions, and engage in practical tasks like designing a balanced meal plate. The resource aims to equip students with the knowledge to make informed dietary choices, understand the diversity of nutrients in their meals, and appreciate the impact of diet on their health.