Obesity - Tipping the Scales

• READY TO TEACH * (LESSON 1/8 - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE)

Pupils are required to explain the message the author is trying to get across in each of the four cartoons. The teacher may jot responses from the pupils beside each cartoon displayed on the interactive whiteboard. Discuss with pupils the definition of the term: Obesity. Explain to pupils why obesity is forecast to be an increased global health issue. Analyse the choropleth map, identifying countries where obesity rates are the highest. Discuss factual information on slide 9 - the infographic highlighting UK obesity. Create a spider diagram of health problems linked to obesity. Watch the cartoon clip, showing the reason for why obesity levels are increasing. As a plenary activity, play the game ‘I went to the supermarket and bought…?’ with the class, pupils must only place healthy food items in their trolley.