DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION: SAMPLES FOR SCIENCE ‘FOOD’ POWERPOINT

A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy carbohydrates sugar starch fibre

A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy fats

For growth and repair of cells A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy proteins For growth and repair of cells

For healthy skin and gums A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy vitamins For healthy skin and gums For strong bones vitamin C vitamin D

A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy minerals Iron Calcium

A balanced diet contains all the food types in the right amounts to stay healthy water

We can use the Food Pyramid How do we know how much of each food type to eat? We can use the Food Pyramid Oil and Sugar Milk, Cheese, Yogurt Meat, Fish, Nuts Fruit and Vegetables Bread, Potatoes, Pasta

Review Question What is the function of each food type in the table? Carbohydrates (i) Sugar (ii) Starch (iii) Fibre Protein Fat Vitamins (i) Vitamin C (ii) Vitamin D Minerals (i) Calcium (ii) Iron Water For energy For energy Prevents constipation For growth and repair of cells For energy and insulation For healthy skin/gums For strong bones For strong bones To make red blood cells To dissolve and transport substances

Question to think about How much energy do we need everyday?