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
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:
- Carbohydrates.
- Fats.
- Minerals.
- Proteins.
- Vitamins.
- Water.
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
