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Nourishing Our Bodies

Lesson Plan

Nourishing Our Bodies

Understand healthy eating habits

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the basics of nutrition and the importance of healthy eating habits. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify different food groups and plan a balanced meal. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with the knowledge to make healthier food choices, promoting long-term well-being and preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand healthy eating habits

Materials

Food Group Discussion Questions, Balanced Meal Planning Worksheet, Quiz on Nutrition Basics, Answer Key for Quiz, and Printable Food Group Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Nutrition

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about nutrition.
  • Explain the importance of nutrition in maintaining health and energy levels.
  • Introduce the concept of food groups and balanced meals.

Step 2

Food Group Identification Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the Printable Food Group Cards to students.
  • Have students work in pairs to categorize foods into the correct food groups.
  • Discuss the results as a class, highlighting key nutrients from each group.

Step 3

Balanced Meal Planning

20 mins

  • Hand out the Balanced Meal Planning Worksheet.
  • Guide students to plan a meal that includes all food groups.
  • Encourage creativity and discuss the importance of portion control and variety.

Step 4

Quiz on Nutrition Basics

10 mins

  • Administer the Quiz on Nutrition Basics to assess understanding.
  • Collect quizzes for grading.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about nutrition.
  • Encourage students to apply these concepts in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Food Group Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on food groups and their importance.

What are the main food groups and why are they important?

Discuss the five main food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Highlight the nutrients each group provides.







How can we ensure we eat a balanced diet?

Talk about the importance of including a variety of foods from each group in our meals.







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Worksheet

Balanced Meal Planning Worksheet

A worksheet to help students plan a balanced meal using all food groups.

List one food item from each food group that you would include in your meal.

Think about fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.







Explain why you chose these foods for your meal.

Consider the nutrients and benefits each food provides.







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Quiz

Quiz on Nutrition Basics

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Answer Key

Answer Key for Quiz

The answer key for the Quiz on Nutrition Basics, providing correct answers and explanations.

Which of the following is a source of protein?

Chicken
Chicken is a type of meat, which is a primary source of protein.

What is the main benefit of eating vegetables?

They provide essential vitamins and minerals
Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals essential for health.

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Worksheet

Printable Food Group Cards

Cards for students to categorize foods into the correct food groups during the activity.




Apple - Fruit







Broccoli - Vegetable







Rice - Grain







Chicken - Protein







Milk - Dairy




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