Nutrition from food
I can identify that humans get nutrition from what they eat.
Nutrition from food
I can identify that humans get nutrition from what they eat.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Knowing the nutritional information of what we eat is important so we can make informed decisions.
- The nutritional information of most pre-packed food in the UK can be found on the label.
- Some nutritional information is colour-coded to make it simple to understand quickly.
- Nutritional information is provided per 100 grams or per 100 millilitres and sometimes per portion of the food or drink.
- Nutrition information helps us compare foods in a fair way and be aware of foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar.
Keywords
Nutritional information - Nutritional information is facts about the content of different foods.
Informed decision - An informed decision is a choice you make when you have all of the information about the decision topic.
Label - A label is a sign that gives us information about the thing it is with.
Colour-coded - If a set of objects are colour-coded, they are in different colours so that people can recognise them.
Calorie - Calories are often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides.
Common misconception
Some food groups, e.g. fats, are 'bad' for you.
Explanation of how using nutritional information can help us to make informed decisions about the foods that we eat.
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Equipment
Examples of different food labels.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
provide nutrients in the form of vitamins and fibre
give us energy which can help us to stay active
help our bones and muscles to grow and to repair themselves
contain vitamins and calcium which are important for good bone health
contain fat which we need to eat as part of a healthy, balanced diet
Exit quiz
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