Classes of food

Subject : 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION ( PHE )

Term :

THIRD TERM LESSON RESOURCES

Week:

WEEK 5

Class :

PRY 3 PHE THIRD TERM E-NOTE

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

The Human Skeletal System

that was taught in the previous lesson

Topic :

Classes of food

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

1. Explain the meaning of food

2. List the classes of food

3. State the uses of food

 

Instructional Materials :

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials :

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content :

 

 

NUTRITION

Nutrition is how food affects the health of the body. Food is essential—it provides vital nutrients for survival, and helps the body function and stay healthy.The process of taking in food and using it for growth, metabolism, and repair.

CLASSES OF FOOD

There are six major classes of nutrients:

  1. Carbohydrates.
  2. Fats.
  3. Minerals.
  4. Proteins.
  5. Vitamins.
  6. Water.

Classes of food

USES OF FOOD

Various uses of food:  

1.Food gives us energy and maintains the metabolism in our body.  

2. Our body requires metabolic activities to maintain the day to day work. It required amino acids for protein synthesis.  

3. These ‘amino acids’ are divided into essential and non-essential amino acids. The ‘essential amino acids’ are supplied by our food to the body.  

4. Food also contains vitamins and minerals that act as a co-factor for various enzymes of the body to maintain its activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

 

Evaluation

1. Explain the meaning of food

2. List the classes of food

3. State the uses of food

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

 

Sources Of Carbohydrates