The food groups and the Healthy Plate encourage and guide individuals to consume a nutritious diet throughout their lives. This lesson is about:
- The functions of food
- The food groups
- The Healthy Plate
How To Carry Out This Lesson At Home:
Task 1: Brainstorm “Why do we eat food?” Follow the handout ‘Food Groups’ and fill in the missing sections on page 1.
Task 2: Read about the functions of food from the same handout.
Task 3: Watch the Powtoon and discuss the following with a family member:
o Are we following the Healthy Plate?
o Do we give importance to the Healthy tips outlined?
o What can we do to improve our lifestyle?
Watch the Powtoon ‘The Healthy Plate’.
Task 4: Self-Assessment Tool
Revise! Complete the worksheet ‘The Healthy Plate’.