Topic: Diet and Nutrition

Language Objective: Learn vocabulary and

expressions related to food and nutrition
Subject Objective: Understand the importance of a
balanced diet, learn about the food pyramid and food
plate concept
Age Group: 8-10
Duration: 45 minutes (it depends)

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 Lesson Plan
1. Food Plate Introduction (10 minutes)
1. Explain the concept of the food plate, illustrating an example of a balanced diet.
2. Use examples from the menu to categorize different food groups (proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables,
fruits, etc.).
2. Exploring the Food Pyramid (10 minutes)
1. Introduce the food pyramid, discussing the importance and recommended amounts of different food
categories.
2. Group activity: Students classify menu items within the pyramid.
3. Healthy Eating Discussion (10 minutes)
1. Discuss the nutritional values of different foods and their impact on health.
2. Analyze if the food choices on the menu align with healthy eating standards.
4. Interactive Activity (5 minutes)
1. Students create their own balanced daily meal plan using items from the menu.
5. Vocabulary and Language Practice (5 minutes)
1. Introduce key vocabulary related to diet and nutrition.
2. Group exercise: Use new vocabulary to discuss dietary habits.
✗ Assessment
• Participation: Engagement in group discussions and activities.
• Creativity: The designed meal plans.
• Language Use: Application of new vocabulary and expressions in discussions.
✗ Materials
• Copies of the Western restaurant menu
• Illustrations of the food plate and food pyramid
• Vocabulary list

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Introduction (5 minutes)

the importance of diet and nutrition

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Food Plate Introduction (10 minutes)
Explain the concept of the food plate,
illustrating an example of a balanced
diet.

Use examples from the menu to

categorize different food groups
(proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables,
fruits, etc.).

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Exploring the Food Pyramid (10
minutes)
Introduce the food pyramid, discussing the
importance and recommended amounts of
different food categories.

Group activity: Students classify menu

items within the pyramid.

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• Healthy Eating Discussion
(10 minutes)
Discuss the nutritional values
of different foods and their
impact on health.
• Analyze if the food choices
on the menu align with
healthy eating standards.

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Interactive Activity
(5 minutes)
Students create their own
balanced daily meal plan
using items from the
menu.

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 Vocabulary and
Language Practice (5
Dairy
Definition: Foods produced from the milk of minutes)
mammals, such as cheese and yogurt. Introduce key vocabulary
Sentence: She chose to skip the dairy and
went for the sorbet instead of the ice cream. related to diet and
nutrition.
Nutrients
Definition: Substances in food that provide
Group exercise: Use new
energy or help form body tissues and are vocabulary to discuss
necessary for life and growth. dietary habits.
Sentence: Vegetables are packed with
essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals.

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Entree
Definition: The main dish of a meal.
Sentence: For her entree, she chose the
grilled salmon with a side of roasted
vegetables.
Dessert
Definition: A sweet course served at the
end of a meal.
Sentence: For dessert, they have a
tempting selection of cakes and ice
cream.
Appetizer
Definition: A small dish served before a
meal to stimulate the appetite.
Sentence: They ordered a plate of
bruschetta as an appetizer to share.
Beverage
Definition: A drink other than water, such as
coffee, tea, or soda.
Sentence: Along with their meal, they
ordered two beverages: a latte and a
herbal tea.
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 Carbohydrates
Definition: Nutrients found in foods like
breads, grains, and pasta, which
provide energy.
Sentence: Whole-grain pasta is a good
source of complex carbohydrates.
Vegetarian
Definition: A dietary preference that
excludes meat, and sometimes other
animal products.
Sentence: The vegetarian pasta, which is
made with fresh vegetables and a tomato
sauce, is a popular choice.
Protein
Definition: A nutrient that is essential for
building muscle and repairing tissues; found
in meat, fish, and legumes.
Sentence: The menu features a variety of
protein-rich dishes, including a juicy filet
mignon.
Whole-grain
Definition: Foods that contain all parts of the
grain kernel, including the nutritious bran
and germ.
Sentence: Whole-grain bread is a healthier
option compared to white bread due to its
higher fiber content.
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 Assessment
Language
Participation Creativity
Use

• Participation: Engagement in group discussions and activities.

• Creativity: The designed meal plans.
• Language Use: Application of new vocabulary and expressions in discussions.
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Materials

• Illustration
• Copies of the
s of the
Western • Vocabulary
food plate
restaurant list
and food
menu
pyramid

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