Week:-  8 and 9

Topic:  Food 

Objective:- At the end of the lesson the pupils should be able to:-

1. explain the meaning of food

2. List the six classes of food and their example

Reference Material:- Learn Africa Basic Physical and Health Education UBE edition for primary school book 4

Content

FOOD

MEANING OF FOOD

Food may be defined as an edible substance taken into the body through the mouth to nourish our body and give us energy to work. Common examples of food are rice, plantain, potato, mango, banana, yam, and egg. The effective management of food intake and nutrition are both key to good health. Smart nutrition and food choices can help prevent disease. Eating the right foods can help your body cope more successfully with an ongoing illness. Understanding good nutrition and paying attention to what you eat can help you maintain or improve your health.