Planning Healthy Meals
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Objective
I can plan a healthy meal using the five food groups.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
3 questions
According to the food pyramid, which food group should we eat the LEAST of?
Name one food from each of the five food groups that you would include in a healthy lunch.
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Exit ticket
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“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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