Level 2: Unit 7 Health Applications of Life Science BTEC Applied Science Level 2: Unit 7 Health Applications of Life Science
Healthy Diet Lesson Aims: To be able to design a balanced menu. To be able to identify the nutrients in various meals.
Starter Activity Mini Whiteboards:
Question 1: What are carbohydrates used for in the body?
Question 2 True or False? Fibre helps growth and repair
Question 3 Name one food which contains protein?
Question 4 Calcium helps to make strong …
Question 5 Which of these foods contains a lot of fibre? Eggs Bran Flakes Ham
Question 6: Name a food that vegetarians could eat to obtain protein.
Question 7 Name a food that vegans could eat to obtain protein?
Question 8 Name a nutrient you shouldn’t eat much of.
Question 9 Name an unhealthy food.
Question 10 What is a balanced diet?
Group Activity Write down a menu for a healthy meal: Remember to include foods which contain a healthy balance of all the nutrients you have learnt about.
Masterchef https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw25xwbWQ1w&list=PLCj9GlcB13AyPbYkumoGDi41cWaB7S6bf
Great British Menu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVteqqTTnpw
Man vs Food https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKqS3DMIG4U
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Is it all about diet? Make a list of other factors that have an effect on your health:
Group Activity For each of the following things, write down what effect it has on your health: Smoking Alcohol Drugs Exercise
Crossword Complete the crossword: