Types of food
I can identify that humans get nutrients from different types of food.
Types of food
I can identify that humans get nutrients from different types of food.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and fibre for good health.
- Carbohydrates give us the energy we need to be active.
- Proteins help our bones and muscles to grow, be healthy and repair.
- Dairy, and alternatives, provides calcium for bone health.
- A small amount of fat, such as oils and spreads, is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Common misconception
Foods are either 'good' or 'bad' for you.
Explanation of different nutrients in foods and how they can be beneficial to our health.
Keywords
Nutrient - A nutrient is any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow.
Vitamin - A vitamin is a chemical in food which helps the body to stay healthy.
Carbohydrate - Carbohydrates are found in foods like fruits, vegetables and grains. They give us energy.
Protein - Protein is found in foods like meat, fish and eggs. It helps a human's body to grow and repair itself.
Calcium - Calcium is one of the chemicals that forms our bones and teeth. Calcium is found in dairy foods.
Equipment
Different types of food (optional).
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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