Understanding the needs of a healthy varied diet
In this lesson, we will explore what the needs of a healthy and varied diet are. We will revisit the Eatwell plate and design a dish for the individual or group of individuals that we have previously investigated.
Understanding the needs of a healthy varied diet
In this lesson, we will explore what the needs of a healthy and varied diet are. We will revisit the Eatwell plate and design a dish for the individual or group of individuals that we have previously investigated.
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Key learning points
- work confidently within a range of contexts, such as the home, school, leisure, culture, enterprise, industry and the wider environment
- that a recipe can be adapted by adding or substituting one or more ingredients
- the correct technical vocabulary for the projects they are undertaking
Equipment
Weighing scales, measuring jugs, bowls, spoons - various sizes, baking trays
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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4 Questions
Q1.
What food should I eat as part of a healthy and varied diet? (Tick 2 boxes)
Chocolate
Fizzy drinks
Q2.
What is the daily recommendation for fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy diet?
1 a day
3 a day
Q3.
Bread, potatoes, pasta and rice are all types of ...
... fruit and vegetable.
... protein.
Q4.
What do we need to consider before designing a product? (Tick 2 boxes)
A user's dreams.
A user's habits.
4 Questions
Q1.
The eatwell plate gives us guidance of what we should include in a healthy and varied diet. Can you select from below the contents of the eatwell plate?
Fruit and vegetables, cakes, chocolate and proteins
Fruit and vegetables, carbohydrates, protein
Q2.
What would influence the selection of ingredients for a food product that needs to be part of healthy and varied diet?
Availability
Colour
Texture
Q3.
When designing for an end user we need to consider the users' ...
... age, gender and nationality
... habits, likes, dislikes
Q4.
When presenting an idea we need to include:
A final made product