Starter quiz
- Which of the following are types of vegetables?
- banana
- spinach ✓
- rice
- sweetcorn ✓
- crisps
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- The purpose of an information text is to ______ the reader about a subject, person or event.
- 'inform' ✓
- Which of the following activities are forms of exercise?
- reading
- swimming ✓
- playing video games
- basketball ✓
- walking ✓
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- If you are hot, what can you do to cool yourself down?
- wear a coat
- drink water ✓
- run around
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- Which organ in the body beats to keep humans alive?
- arms
- heart ✓
- foot
- brain
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- It is important to understand how to lead a __________ lifestyle.
- unhealthy
- delicious
- healthy ✓
- nutritious
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Exit quiz
- A balanced diet means eating ...
- only fruit and vegetables.
- a wide variety of food types. ✓
- only vegetables.
- lots of different types of sugary food.
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- How many types of plant-based foods do nutritionists recommend eating per week?
- 300
- 15
- 30 ✓
- 5
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- Complete the following sentence: 'Wholegrains release energy slowly so we __________.'
- become too full
- stay fuller for longer ✓
- need to keep eating
- don't need to eat any vegetables
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- Which of the following are good sources of protein?
- broccoli
- legumes ✓
- satsumas
- fish ✓
- eggs ✓
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- How long do scientists recommend primary children should spend taking part in physical activity each day?
- '60 minutes' ✓
- What does having 9-12 hours of sleep a night improve in our bodies?
- muscle growth
- mental health ✓
- gut-health
- immune system ✓
- brain performance ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- There are five main food groups in a balanced diet: protein, fats, carbohydrates, dairy and fruit and vegetables.
- Humans should aim to eat 30 plant-based foods a week.
- All the food groups need to be eaten in moderation to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
- Exercise is an essential factor towards leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Sleep is essential for good health.
Common misconception
Pupils may not know what 'lifestyle' means.
Explain that 'lifestyle' encompasses all the ways that humans choose to live, from what they choose to include in their diet to how much exercise and sleep they get.
Keywords
Diet - what a person eats and drinks
Nutritionist - a scientist who specialises in food and nutrition
Physical activity - any movement that uses up your body's energy
Moderation - doing something without excess
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