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FOOD AND NUTRITION II

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 14 JUL 2026

WEEK: 2

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

TOPIC: FOOD AND NUTRITION II

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, children should be able to know:

  1.  the characteristics of deficiency in a person
  2. The meaning of family size.
  3. The consequences of large family size on the nutrition of family members.

LEARNING MATERIALS

  • Whiteboard/Chalkboard
  • Explanatory posters/pictures
  • Fruits
  • Palm oil
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vegetables
  • Grains

REFERENCE MATERIALS

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work.
  • Online Materials.
  • Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

CONTENT

CHARACTERISTICS OF NUTRITION DEFICIENT PERSON

Some of the characteristics of deficiency are:

  1. Fatigue
  2. Poor night vision
  3. Muscle pain and  weakness
  4. Depression
  5. Easy Bruising
  6. Dry Hair
  7. Tingly Feet and Wobbly Walking
  8. Fragile Finger Nails
  9. Frequent  Infection
  10. Stretch Mark
  11. Cracks in the corners of your mouth.
  12. Ageing in children

CONSEQUENCE OF FAMILY SIZE ON NUTRITION

FAMILY SIZE: it is the number of people in a family and house.

The size of a family can also affect nutrition.

The following are some of the consequences of large family size on Nutrition

  1. Frequent visits to a hospital for medication due to poor nutrition
  2. Lack of enough food
  3. Poor health
  4. They are Victims of diseases like Kwashiorkor, anaemia, and scurvy.
  5. Low child care
  6. Exposure to a dirty environment
  7. Begging
  8. Stunted growth
  9. Lead to Poverty
  10. Starvation

PRESENTATION

  • The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
  • The Teacher introduces the topic.
  • The Teacher explains the lessons.
  • The teacher welcomes the pupil's questions
  • The evaluates the pupils

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • What is the Family size?
  • Mention five characteristics of a nutrition-deficient person.
  • Mention five consequences of family size on nutrition.

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarizes the lesson.