Choosing food carefully
I can explain which foods help to keep my body healthy.
Choosing food carefully
I can explain which foods help to keep my body healthy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Nutrients are important for good health, development and growth.
- Different food groups contain different nutrients.
- A healthy diet should include food from each food group in varying quantities.
- Calcium and vitamin D are particulary good for bone strength.
- Protein-rich foods can help to build and repair muscles.
Keywords
Nutrients - substances found in food that help our body to live and grow
Diet - the kinds of foods a person eats
Healthy - when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies
Common misconception
We can't be healthy if we eat high fat and sugary foods.
High fat and sugary foods can be eaten in small amounts as part of a healthy balanced diet.
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Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
something that happens often, not just sometimes
in this context, an exercise that makes the heart rate rise
making the body stronger to reduce the chance of illness or injury
aerobic
strengthening
aerobic
strengthening
aerobic
Exit quiz
6 Questions
bone and teeth strength
build and repair muscles
bone strength
energy