🎯 Learning Focus

WALT: We Are Learning To evaluate nutrition choices and suggest improvements using nutrition principles

Success Criteria:

• I can identify macronutrients and their food sources

• I can suggest practical improvements to food choices

• I can justify my suggestions using nutrition principles

📚 Section A: Nutrition Knowledge Check

Carbohydrates: _________________ Protein: _________________ Fats: _________________

Word bank: energy source, muscle repair, vitamin absorption

Carbohydrates: bread, _________, _________

Protein: chicken, _________, _________

Healthy fats: avocado, _________, _________

🍎 Section B: Nutrition Scenarios

Read each scenario and answer the questions. Use the sentence starters if helpful.

Jake (16) eats: Breakfast - energy drink + muesli bar. Lunch - meat pie + fizzy drink. Dinner - takeaway burger + chips. Snacks - lollies + chocolate.

a) What nutrition issues do you notice?

b) Suggest TWO improvements:

c) Justify using nutrition principles:

Sentence starter: "This would improve Jake's nutrition because..."

Sarah (15) plays netball 4 times per week. She often skips breakfast, has a salad for lunch, and eats a large dinner. She drinks 2-3 glasses of water daily and feels tired during training.

a) What might be causing Sarah's tiredness?

b) What changes would help her performance?

Tom's family has a tight budget. They often buy white bread, instant noodles, and canned food. Fresh fruit and vegetables are expensive. Tom wants to eat more healthily.

a) Suggest budget-friendly nutrition improvements:

b) Which nutrition principles support your suggestions?

🌟 Extension Challenge

For advanced learners: Choose one scenario above. Design a improved 1-day menu that addresses the nutrition issues while considering practical constraints (cost, time, availability).

💡 Support Options

Sentence Starters:

• "The main problem is..."

• "I would suggest... because..."

• "This follows the principle of..."

Key Principles: balanced meals, regular eating, adequate hydration, limiting processed foods, including all food groups