Keeping+it+balanced

8A Food, glorious food

Keeping it balanced
Explain what a balanced diet is. Recall why nutrients are needed and good sources of each of them.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review homework and completed work from last lesson
 * Key term quiz - there are lots of key terms in this unit
 * Review your knowledge of nutrients by completing the [[file:ES8_CHAP_Ab1.pdf|card sort]] (can be done in teams)

> - skoool tutorial > - Exploring Science p10-11 > > > >
 * Activities**
 * 1) Learn about balanced diets. resources you can use are:
 * 1) Complete Q1-8 from p10-11 of Exploring Science 8
 * 1) Complete the worksheet on [[file:ES8_CHAP_Ab8.pdf|balanced diets]]
 * 1) How much energy do you need in your diet, how active are you? Read and complete [[file:ES8_CHAP_Ab9.pdf|Food and activity]]
 * 1) Extension: How can you work out which food contains the most energy? Read and answer the questions on the worksheet


 * Summary **
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz


 * Homework activity options **
 * Download complete the gapfill on [[file:ES8_Ab011_19msc.doc|Keeping it balanced]], print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.
 * Create a menu for a restaurant of your choice that serves a balanced three course meal (starter, main and dessert). Includes notes on the menu to say why your delicious menu choices produce a balanced meal. Remember not every dish needs to be balanced, but the three courses together should be.

What nutrients are contained in the different foods you eat? Use the spreadsheet to find out
 * Useful extras**

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