Next Lesson Focus

After a lesson on food labelling, the next suitable NSW syllabus focus is:

Nutrients and Body Functions

Students identify the importance of nutrients for the body and begin connecting nutrition information on food labels to dietary needs.

A suitable lesson sequence would cover:

• The six major nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.
• The role each nutrient plays in the body.
• Common food sources of each nutrient.
• How individual needs may influence food choices, including age, activity levels, allergies, intolerances and cultural or ethical preferences.
• How reliable health information can support healthier food decisions.

This follows naturally from food labelling because students can apply their understanding of labels to questions such as:

• What nutrients are present in this food?
• What does the body use these nutrients for?
• Why might two people make different food choices?
• Is the information being used reliable and relevant?

The closest NSW curriculum links are the outcomes relating to identifying the importance of nutrients for the body, recognising food in everyday contexts, identifying influences on food choices and using reliable health information to support wellbeing.

A clear lesson title for the next class could be “Nutrients and Your Body”.