Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of nutrition, the benefits of eating healthy, and the negative effects of consuming too much sugar.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper for note-taking
- Access to the internet for research
- Basic understanding of food groups and nutrition
Activities
1. Research: Use the internet to research the different food groups and their importance in a balanced diet. Take notes on the benefits of each food group.
2. Healthy Meal Planning: Plan a healthy meal for a day, ensuring it includes a variety of food groups and avoids excessive sugar content.
3. Sugar Awareness: Create a chart or poster to display the amount of sugar in common foods and drinks, and discuss the potential negative effects of consuming too much sugar.
Seventh Grade Talking Points
- The food we eat provides our bodies with the energy and nutrients needed to function properly. "Eating a balanced diet helps us stay healthy and active."
- It's important to include a variety of food groups in our meals, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. "Each food group provides different nutrients that our bodies need to stay strong and healthy."
- Consuming too much sugar can lead to health problems like obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. "Too much sugar can harm our bodies and cause health issues, so it's important to limit our sugar intake."