Lesson Plan

Nutrition Know-How: Understanding Balanced Diets

Learn about balanced diets

This lesson introduces 6th-grade students to the components of a balanced diet and the importance of nutrition for maintaining health. Through interactive activities, students will learn to plan a healthy meal, enhancing their understanding of nutrition. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the knowledge to make healthier food choices, promoting long-term well-being.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Discussion on Balanced Diets

10 mins

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Plan a Healthy Meal

15 mins

Step 4

Quiz on Balanced Diets

10 mins

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

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Nutrition Know-How: Understanding Balanced Diets

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