Healthy and sustainable proteins (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
I can name sources of protein and understand why plant-based proteins can be good for our health and for the environment.
Healthy and sustainable proteins (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
I can name sources of protein and understand why plant-based proteins can be good for our health and for the environment.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Protein is an important nutrient in food as part of a balanced diet to build and repair bones and muscles.
- Forests are often cut down to create space for animals including cattle to graze and for growing their food.
- Replacing red meat with other proteins is not only good for the planet but also good for our health.
- Plant-based proteins are healthy and can be grown and produced sustainably.
Common misconception
Children may think that protein can only be provided by foods that come from animal sources.
Explain to children that the protein we eat can often come from both plants and animals.
Keywords
Protein - Protein is in foods like meat, fish, and eggs. It helps your body grow and repair.
Red meat - Red meat includes beef from cows, pork from pigs, and lamb from sheep.
Cattle - Cattle are a group of animals that includes cows, that are often kept for their milk or meat.
Plant-based protein - Plant-based proteins come from plants like beans, nuts, seeds, and grains.
Sustainable - If something is sustainable, it meets the needs of people now without having a negative impact on the needs of people living in the future.
Equipment
None, however, it would be interesting for children to collect everyday examples of food packaging that promotes healthy plant-based food as a source of protein.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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