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Fueling Your Body Right

Lesson Plan

Fueling Your Body Right Lesson Plan

Students will explore the basics of nutrition and learn why balanced diets are essential for health.

This lesson helps students develop informed eating habits, setting a foundation for lifelong health and wellness.

Audience

7th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion with visual aids and group activities.

Materials

Fueling Your Body Right Lesson Plan, and Nutrition Visual Aids

Prep

Preparation Steps

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

5 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce the topic of nutrition.
  • Ask engaging questions about daily food choices.
  • Briefly explain what a balanced diet looks like.

Step 2

Main Instruction & Activities

15 minutes

  • Use Nutrition Visual Aids to show different food groups.
  • Facilitate a discussion on how different foods support body functions.
  • Conduct a quick group activity where students list healthy food choices on a board.

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

  • Summarize key nutrition points.
  • Ask students to share one healthy habit they can adopt.
  • Review the lesson objectives and answer any lingering questions.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Fueling Your Body Right!

Today we'll learn about the basics of nutrition, what a balanced diet is, and why food choices are important for your health.

Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and briefly outlining what will be covered. Emphasize the importance of nutrition and balanced diets while tapping into their curiosity about food choices.

Understanding Food Groups

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Proteins
• Grains
• Dairy

Each food group plays a unique role in keeping our bodies healthy!

Use this slide to introduce the concept of food groups. Point out each of the main food groups and mention examples from everyday meals.

Discussion: How Food Fuels Us

Discuss how different foods help our body functions like energy, growth, and recovery. What are some healthy food choices you enjoy?

Engage the class with a discussion prompt. Ask questions such as: 'Which foods do you think are most important for energy, growth, or keeping you strong?' and encourage participation.

Group Activity: List Healthy Food Choices

Work together to compile a list of healthy foods. Think of your favorite meals and consider what food groups they belong to!

Guide the students through a group activity. Ask them to list healthy food choices on the board and capture their responses. Use this as an opportunity to correct any misconceptions and reinforce key points.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Remember:
• A balanced diet includes all essential food groups.
• Every food group contributes to your health.
• Eating well helps you stay energetic and strong.

What healthy habit will you try today?

Summarize all the key points of the lesson. Ask students to share one healthy habit they will adopt and remind them why balanced nutrition is essential.

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Activity

Healthy Food Choices Activity

This activity will help you actively engage in learning about nutrition by identifying and categorizing healthy food choices. Follow the steps below to participate and apply what you have learned about balanced diets.

Instructions for Students

  1. List of Foods:

    Write down at least 10 different foods you encounter in your daily life. Try to include items from all the major food groups (fruits & vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy).





  2. Categorize the Foods:

    Next to each food, write down the food group it belongs to. If a food item can belong to more than one group, explain why it might fit in multiple categories.





  3. Reflection Questions:

    Answer the following questions in a few sentences each:

    • Why is it important to include a variety of food groups in your diet?
    • How do different food groups contribute to your overall health?





  4. Group Discussion:

    Share your findings with a partner or small group. Discuss any surprises or interesting observations you made about the foods you listed. What similarities and differences did you notice in your lists?





  5. Teacher-Led Review:

    Your teacher will lead a class discussion using your shared observations to review why balanced nutrition is important for a healthy body.

Follow-Up Points for the Teacher

  • Encourage students to think critically about food choices beyond taste—consider aspects like energy, growth, and recovery.
  • Use students' categorization as a chance to clarify any misconceptions about food groups.
  • Reinforce the lesson by linking student responses back to the key points on balanced nutrition.
  • Consider extending the activity by discussing local food availability and cultural food choices if time allows.

Enjoy the activity and remember: making informed food choices helps you

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