Lesson 2

Content

Strategy

Introduction to the role of nutrition

-         The importance

-         Definition of Nutrition

Students will start the lesson off with note taking.

-         Definition

-         Growth and repair

-         Energy

-         Regulation

-         Protection

1. Brainstorm. Why do we need food? Discuss responses.

Write on the blackboard student responses.

2. Discussion. What risks to health do you see in

a)      Being overweight?

b)      Being underweight?

c)      Losing weight?

Brainstorming should be the start of the lesson before students start taking notes.

Students should discuss the risks such as bulimia, anorexia, obese and overweight people and what side effects do these people encounter.

Lesson outcome: Students will analyse the importance of nutrition for good health.