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Teenage Nutrition Essentials

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Teenage Nutrition Essentials

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🍎 Part 1: Nutrient Knowledge Check

1. Which nutrients provide energy for teenagers?

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Vitamins

2. What is the main function of protein in a teenage body?

Providing quick energy

Building and repairing muscles

Storing energy for later

Helping with digestion

3. Which of these are micronutrients? (Select all that apply)

Iron

Vitamin C

Carbohydrates

Calcium

4. Why is water considered an essential nutrient?

It provides energy

It helps transport nutrients and remove waste

It builds muscle tissue

It stores vitamins

✏️ Part 2: Explain Your Understanding

5. Complete this sentence about carbohydrates:

Carbohydrates provide _________________ for my body and are especially important for teenagers because _________________________________.

6. Explain why fibre is important for teenage health:

Fibre helps because ________________________________________________

7. Choose TWO vitamins or minerals and explain what they do:

Vitamin/Mineral 1: _____________ helps my body by ___________________

Vitamin/Mineral 2: _____________ is important because _______________

8. Reflection: Write one new thing you learned about nutrients today:

One new thing I learned about nutrients is ________________________________

🎯 Success Criteria Check & Extension

9. Tick the success criteria you have achieved today:

I can name major nutrient types and explain their role

I can discuss why teenagers need different nutrients

I can read nutrient information beyond just labels

I participated respectfully in group discussions

10. Extension Activity (Optional): Choose ONE topic to research for next lesson:

How nutrient deficiencies affect mental health in teenagers

The importance of hydration for teenage athletes

Comparing plant-based vs animal-based protein sources

How different nutrients support teenage brain development

If you chose an extension topic, write 2-3 key questions you want to answer:

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