YR2 - LSN intro

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

module 2: food and nutrition

an introduction to nutritional value

Learning objectives

1. I understand the value of food as nourishment for the body
2. I understand the reasons why food needs to be consumed
3. I know what nutrients are present in food and what purpose they serve
4. I understand what unhealthy food habits are and why they are unhealthy
5. I am able to make healthy choices when it comes to nutrition 

I generally have a healthy and balanced diet

yes, I have a healthy diet every day

yes, I have a healthy diet at least 5 days a week

I have a healthy diet between 3-4 days a week

no, I only have a healthy diet less than 3 days a week

no, I have a healthy diet once a week or less

What is, according to you, 'a healthy and balanced diet'?

For what reasons does the body require nutrition?

What kinds of nutrients does the body require?

The foods shown in the image are mainly rich in ...

1. carbohydrates
2. fat
3. proteins
4. minerals

The foods shown in the image are mainly rich in ...

1. carbohydrates
2. fat
3. proteins
4. minerals

The foods shown in the image are mainly rich in ...

1. carbohydrates
2. vitamins
3. proteins
4. minerals

My breakfast today

1. Write down a list of foods that you had for breakfast (including fluids)
2. Try to write down how much of each of these items you had (guess as good as you can)
3. Go to: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
4. Enter your breakfast into the analyser as instructed
5. Make a screenshot of the nutritional label
6. Write a conclusion: was my breakfast healthy or not, explain why.

Share your nutritional label here.

Give one example of a change that would make your breakfast 'healthier or more balanced'.

Look at your nutritional label.
what kind of nutrient is calcium and iron?

1. carbohydrate
2. proteins
3. vitamins
4. minerals

Is fat unhealthy?

1. yes
2. no

Is an excess of fat intake unhealthy?

1. yes
2. no

Why do you need to consume dietary fibers?

Learning objectives

1. I understand the value of food as nourishment for the body
2. I understand the reasons why food needs to be consumed
3. I know what nutrients are present in food and what purpose they serve
4. I understand what unhealthy food habits are and why they are unhealthy
5. I am able to make healthy choices when it comes to nutrition