Planning Healthy Meals
Learning Objective
I can plan a healthy meal using the five food groups.
Lesson Flow
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FOOD PYRAMID | How Different Foods Affect Your Body | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz
Peekaboo Kidz
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The food pyramid is a tool that guides us on the healthy food intake that our body requires daily.
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The smallest part of the food pyramid consists of sweets and fats, which should be eaten in small quantities.
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The largest section of the food pyramid includes grains, lentils, bread, and rice, which provide energy for the body.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“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.”
Teacher Guide
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