2 Macronutrients

Why are we studying macronutrients

They are needed in larger amounts to help keep the body healthy.

Learning outcome: to know what macronutrients are, where to find them and their function in the body.

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Food TechnologyLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

This lesson contains 15 slides, with text slides and 1 video.

Lesson duration is: 60 min

Items in this lesson

Why are we studying macronutrients

They are needed in larger amounts to help keep the body healthy.

Learning outcome: to know what macronutrients are, where to find them and their function in the body.

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Extension activity

Watch one of these 3 videos:

Protein: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-technology-science-biology-ks3-the-science-behind-protein/zhwc8xs

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Extension - carbohydrates

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/the-science-behind-carbohydrates/zvxw2sg

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Extension: fats

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-technology-science-biology-ks3-the-science-behind-fat/zm4vrj6

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Extension - now do...

Make an iMovie or PowerPoint about your chosen macronutrient. Use your own words and do not copy from the video!

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