Balanced Choices: Healthy Eating
Balanced Choices: Healthy Eating
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Balanced Choices: Healthy Eating
What do we mean when we say healthy food? What does healthy actually mean?
Healthy foods
Unhealthy foods
Enter your question here
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will understand what a healthy diet is, identify main food groups, recognise the effects of poor eating, and plan a balanced meal.
Starter: Yesterday's Meals
Think about what you ate yesterday. Was it healthy? Why or why not?
What is a Healthy Diet?
A healthy diet includes balance, variety, and moderation. It gives your body energy, nutrients and helps prevent disease.
Diet is not a one size fits all, everyones diets will be different, there is a variety of factors that impact ones diet,
Height
job
gender
activity level
etc
The Eatwell Guide
The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat should come from each food group to achieve a balanced diet.
Why would certain people not benefit from following the Eatwell guide?
The Five Main Food Groups
1. Fruit & Vegetables 2. Carbohydrates 3. Protein 4. Dairy 5. Fats,Oils & Spreads
Food Groups
Why They Matter
Each group supports different functions, like energy, growth,healthy bones, immune system etc
Calories=fuel
Activity: Sort the Foods
In your pairs, I will give you a food group, on the next slide try to write at least 10 different foods that fit in there.
Fruit and vegetables
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Dairy
Enter your question here
Why Do We Need a Balanced Diet?
A balanced diet gives us energy, helps us grow, and stops us from getting sick.
It also helps with hormonal balance, muscle growth and boosts mood.
Risks of Poor Diet
Possible Health Risks
Obesity Diabetes Heart disease Fatigue
Low dopamine
Short term: tiredness, low mood, poor focus.
Long term: increased risk of chronic illness.
Short- and Long-term Effects
Macronutrients
There is 3 macro nutrients
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Lets explore these 3 in more detail
Protein
Helps build muscle
Contains amino acids(building blocks of the body)
"Ripped" muscles rip-amino acids form protein-build them stronger
Helps with hormonal regulation too
Foods include
Meat
Eggs
Nuts
Beans
Milk
Carbohydrates
Main source of energy for the body, especially for the brain and muscles.
Simple carbs-quick energy, but spikes blood sugar
complex carbs-longer lasting energy, keeps you fuller for longer.
Provides glucose for energy.
Foods include
Pasta
lentils
fruits
vegetables
Sweets
Fats
Provide energy and help absorb vitamins (A, D, E, K).
Saturated Fats
Found in butter, cheese, fatty meats.
Too much can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk.
Unsaturated Fats
Healthier option found in olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado.
Helps reduce cholesterol and supports heart health.
Trans Fats
Found in processed foods, fried snacks, and baked goods.
Very unhealthy—linked to heart disease and should be avoided.
Foods include
Pasta
lentils
fruits
vegetables
Sweets
Pair Work
Have a think in your pairs why would these two people have different diets.
Person A- a pro rugby player, 6ft3 and trains every day.
Person B- a office worker, 5ft10, exercises once a week.
Mini Quiz: Healthy Eating
Test your knowledge with a question quiz on healthy eating. Work in pairs and check your answers after.
https://create.kahoot.it/share/healthy-balanced-diet/a6725d3d-ee14-41f3-84a9-251ef1bc6ab0
Meal Planning Activity
Design a one-day meal plan using the Eatwell Guide or any other guidlines online for yourself . Include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Aim for variety and balanced portions.
Take into account how much exercise you do too.
Peer Review: Meal Plans
Reflect and Improve
Swap your meal plan with a partner. Does it meet healthy eating guidelines?
Do a "Sh*t sandwich" on your partners work
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
