Food groups and Balanced Diets
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Curipod generated lesson: "Food groups and Balanced Diets". #professional-development
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1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name two food groups that should be included in a balanced diet?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Eating a balanced diet means consuming a variety of foods from the major food groups - proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and fats. It is important to consume the right amount of each food group to maintain health and energy. Each food group provides essential nutrients to keep the body functioning properly.
Balanced Diets and Food Groups
3. Slide
60 seconds
Carbohydrates: a type of nutrient found in many foods and drinks. It is the body's main source of energy and is found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Proteins: a type of nutrient that is necessary for building and repairing tissues in the body. Proteins are found in meat, poultry, seafood, beans, eggs, and nuts. Fats: a type of nutrient that is necessary for providing energy and helping the body absorb certain vitamins. Fats are found in oils, butter, margarine, and animal products.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
A balanced diet includes consuming a variety of food groups, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Certain food groups can help reduce the risk of certain diseases, like fatty fish, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease. There are six main food groups, including fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, and fats and oils, and each group provides essential nutrients for your body.
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5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the three main food groups and why is it important to maintain a balanced diet?
6. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
Why is it important to have a balanced diet that includes foods from all the major food groups?
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the benefits of a balanced diet?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a banana floating in outer space, wearing a spacesuit and shooting laser beams from its eyes
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which food group is a good source of protein?
- Meat and poultry
- Fruits and vegetables
- Grains
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which food group provides essential vitamins and minerals?
- Fruits and vegetables
- Oils and fats
- Dairy products
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which food group should be consumed in moderation to maintain a balanced diet?
- Protein-rich foods
- Whole grains
- Sweets and sugary drinks
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main function of carbohydrates in our diet?
- Build muscle
- Provide energy
- Regulate body temperature
13. Poll
60 seconds
What are the three main macronutrients found in food that our bodies require for proper functioning?
- Fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals
- Vitamins, minerals, water
- Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
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