Planning Healthy Meals

4th GradeHealth30 min

Learning Objective

I can plan a healthy meal using the five food groups.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

FOOD PYRAMID | How Different Foods Affect Your Body | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Peekaboo Kidz

Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The food pyramid is a tool that guides us on the healthy food intake that our body requires daily.

  • The smallest part of the food pyramid consists of sweets and fats, which should be eaten in small quantities.

  • The largest section of the food pyramid includes grains, lentils, bread, and rice, which provide energy for the body.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Plan a healthy meal for lunch using the five food groups from the food pyramid. List one item from each of the following food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and protein.

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