1. Diet GCSE PE

2. Aims: Understand what a balanced diet consists of Know what different food types there are and the nutrients they contain Understand the problems that could be caused by an imbalanced diet

3. What do you already know… Use your white boards to write down as much information on diet as you can

4. Nutrients Using your books (page 50/51) List all 7 nutrients Give one benefit of having them in your diet Give one food type you can get them from

5. Carbohydrates – simple (sugars) /complex (bread NutrientFound inUsed for CarbohydratesSimple (sugars) / complex (bread, pasta etc.) Fast / slow release energy FatsMeats / creams / oilsSlow release energy / protection ProteinsAnimal products (chicken/eggs), plant foods (nuts / beans) Growth and repair VitaminsAll foods (mainly fruit & veg) Maintain good health MineralsVegetables and meatsMaintain good health Water / fluidsNeed 2l per day. Lack of water can result in dehydration Essential for all body functions Fibre / roughageCereals / wholegrain / bread / oats Aids digestive system

6. A balanced diet Dietary considerations No single food can provide all the nutrients the body needs so it is important to eat a variety of foods There are 5 main food groups How many portions should we have of these food groups a day?

7. Balanced Diet “Combination of food choices from each of the basic food groups; gives the body the nutrients needed for good health” 5 4 32 1

8. Failing to maintain a balanced diet Could lead to an imbalance or deficiency Malnutrition – physical weakness resulting from insufficient food or an unbalanced diet Obesity - being extremely fat or overweight which results in health problems Anorexia – eating disorder occurring primarily in girls and women, related to fear of gaining weight, self starvation and distorted body image

9. Your Diet Using your new found knowledge, assess your own diet. List 3 positives and 3 negatives. FOOD HOSPITAL

10. Homework - Questions For next week, create 4 questions for a partner to complete. They must be on A4 lined paper There must be a 1,2,3 and 4 mark question