Healthy New Year - Making Healthy Food Choices

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Introduction

This lesson explores the benefits of picking healthy eating options, while exploring the effects of junk food on the body.

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Do you care about what you eat?

Have you ever felt sick from eating too much junk food?

How often do you have days where you have no fruit or veg?

I am good at making healthy eating decisions...

Good Food =

Good Mood!

Vitamin A: supporting good vision in dim light, maintaining a healthy immune system to fight illness, promoting growth and development of cells and tissues, and keeping skin healthy by aiding cell renewal

Vitamin B: supporting good vision in dim light, maintaining a healthy immune system to fight illness, promoting growth and development of cells and tissues, and keeping skin healthy by aiding cell renewal

What other vitamins or food groups have you heard of,

and what are the benefits?

Fuel your Brain!

Eating a variety of foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich snacks gives your brain the energy it needs to stay sharp.

Brain Boosting Snacks!

• Healthy Snacks – like nuts, yogurt, or fruit

• Whole Grains – like brown rice and oats

• Brain Foods – like leafy greens, fish, and berries

Too Much is Bad!

Some foods may taste good, but eating too much of them can hurt your health.

Foods high in salt, sugar, or fat can lead to problems.

Bad Food = Bad Effects!

• Too much salt can raise blood pressure.

• Too much sugar can cause energy crashes.

• Too much fat can lead to heart problems.

What is a common effect of junk food?

A

Weight gain

B

Increased risk of diabetes

C

Improved concentration

D

Enhanced athletic performance

How can unhealthy foods affect mood?

A

Lead to mood swings

B

Cause irritability

C

Promote relaxation

D

Increase happiness

What health issue can result from fast food?

A

Better digestion

B

High cholesterol

C

Stronger immune system

D

Heart disease

Smart Swaps...

You don’t have to give up all your favourite treats, but sometimes swap them for healthier options.

Choosing healthy snacks over junk food helps your body stay energised and stay ready.

The goal isn’t to eat less, but to eat smarter!

Portion Control!

It’s not just what you eat, it’s how much.

Portion control helps make sure you’re getting the right amount of energy without overeating.

Top Tips!

• Half your plate = fruits and vegetables

• One quarter = grains (like rice or bread)

• One quarter = protein (like fish, eggs, beans)

Smart Shopping

Check the nutrition label – Look for calories, sugar, salt, and fat content...

Watch for tricky terms – “Low-fat” doesn’t always mean healthy!

Compare similar products –

Choose the one with more nutrients

Do you think that is is an acceptable score for 150g of this mystery food?

Why or Why not?

What is it?

This is a score for cereal! Some cereals contain more sugar than you would think...