Nutrition and You: Fueling Our Bodies

Rebecca Biggard

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Nutrition and You: Fueling Our Bodies

Understand food groups and healthy choices

In this lesson, students will explore the role of nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle by learning about different food groups and how to make healthy food choices. This lesson is important as it empowers students with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their diet, promoting long-term health and well-being.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand food groups and healthy choices

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Food Group Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Nutrition

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what nutrition means and why it's important for our health.
Ask students to name some of their favorite foods and discuss which food groups they belong to.

Step 2

Exploring Food Groups

10 mins

Introduce the main food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
Use the whiteboard to list examples of foods in each group.
Distribute the 'Food Group Worksheet' and have students categorize different foods into the correct groups.

Step 3

Making Healthy Choices

10 mins

Discuss the concept of a balanced diet and why it's important to include a variety of food groups in meals.
Have students work in pairs to create a balanced meal using foods from each group on their worksheet.
Share some examples with the class.

Step 4

Closure and Discussion

5 mins

Recap the importance of nutrition and making healthy food choices.
Use the 'Discussion Questions' to engage students in a conversation about how they can incorporate healthy eating habits into their daily lives.

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Worksheet

Food Group Worksheet

This worksheet helps students categorize different foods into the correct food groups, reinforcing their understanding of nutrition.

List three foods that belong to the fruit group.

Think of sweet and juicy foods.

Name two vegetables you like and explain why they are healthy.

Identify three grains and describe how they can be part of a meal.

What are some protein-rich foods you enjoy?

List two dairy products and their benefits.

Discussion

Nutrition Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on the importance of nutrition and how students can make healthy food choices.

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

Discuss how different nutrients help our bodies in various ways.

How can you make healthier food choices at school or home?

Encourage students to think about portion sizes, food preparation, and choosing whole foods.

What is one new healthy food you would like to try and why?

Promote curiosity and openness to trying new foods.