Carbohydrates
Subject: Design, engineering and technology
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Lesson (complete)
These two lessons focuses on Carbohydrates needed in our diet and is suitable for GCSE students studying Food. These complete whole lesson can be delivered by a specialist or non-specialist as part of a cover lesson (as all tasks are clear with printables and answers). The lessons have been designed for a food lesson, but is also suited for PE, Health and Science. These lessons include:
Lesson 1:
- To name the two main types of carbohydrates by identify some food types and nutritional benefits/problems.
- To investigate the structure of carbohydrates by naming the molecules which make them.
- To design a daily meal plan, reducing high GI foods by replacing them with healthier alternatives.
Explores: - Simple and complex carbohydrates (food science terminology too)
- Glycaemic index - meal planning - task sheet provided
Lesson 2:
- To name the 4 factors which can affect a person’s BMR.
- To identify the 3 main energy sources our bodies require; by stating the percentage and benefits.
- To investigate traffic light labeling when analysing nutritional information of carbohydrate food products.
Explores: - Food labeling task provided (Very detailed with photographic reference)
- Macro-nutrient energy percentage pie chart - task sheet provided
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