Balanced Diet Basics

Brian Millea

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Balanced Diet Basics

Understand food groups

This lesson introduces seventh-grade students to the different food groups and highlights the importance of including a variety of foods in their diet. The lesson is important because it helps students make informed choices about their eating habits, which can affect their overall health and well-being.

Audience

Seventh Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand food groups

Materials

Food Cards, Worksheet, Notebook, and Pen/Pencil

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and briefly explain the day's topic: Balanced Diet Basics.
Explain the learning objective: to understand different food groups and the importance of having a balanced diet.

Step 2

Interactive Lecture

10 mins

Explain the five main food groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy.
Use simple definitions and examples for each group.
Highlight the role of each group in maintaining health.

Step 3

Classify the Foods Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of Food Cards.
Instruct each group to classify the foods into the five main food groups.
Allow groups to share their classifications and discuss any differences.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

10 mins

Distribute the worksheet to each student.
Have students complete the worksheet, which includes questions on identifying food groups and making balanced meal choices.
Provide assistance as needed.

Step 5

Class Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion on the importance of a balanced diet.
Ask questions like "Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?" and "How can you include different food groups in your meals?"
Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Remind students of the importance of a balanced diet.
Answer any remaining questions.

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Worksheet

Food Cards

These cards will be used by students to classify foods into the correct food groups during the interactive activity.

Apple (Fruit)

Carrot (Vegetable)

Bread (Grain)

Chicken (Protein Food)

Milk (Dairy)

Orange (Fruit)

Broccoli (Vegetable)

Rice (Grain)

Fish (Protein Food)

Cheese (Dairy)

Worksheet

Balanced Diet Worksheet

A worksheet to assess students' understanding of the different food groups and their ability to make balanced meal choices.

List the five main food groups and provide an example of each.

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods from different food groups?

Think about the nutrients each group provides.

Create a balanced meal using items from at least three different food groups.

Consider breakfast, lunch, or dinner.