Health Lesson Plan: The Food Pyramid & Five Food groups

This is complete lesson plan aimed at students aged 9 - 12 examining the food pyramid and the five food groups.  The purpose of this lesson is to inform students about healthy eating options and the manner in which a healthy diet contributes to a healthy mind and body. 

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This activity will allow students to develop an understanding of the five food groups as outlined in the food pyramid and how to use the pyramid as a guide in maintaining good health and nutrition

At the completion of this activity students will be able to;

–Identify what we can do to keep our bodies healthy

–List the 5 food groups within the food pyramid

–Provide examples of each food group

–Analyse their dietary intake by separating foods eaten into the proper food groups

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