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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Home economics

TOPIC: Healthy feeding and eating habits

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

  1. ) Define food
  2. ) State the functions of food
  3. ) Outline the food groups and examples, classes of food and its examples

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 1

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review

The teacher revises the previous lesson

Learners pay attention

STEP 2

Introduction

She defines food and state its functions

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 3

Explanation

She discusses the food groups and examples, classes of food and examples

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy

The learners copy the note from the board

 

NOTE

HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING HABITS

Food is any substance that provides nourishment to the body, typically consumed to maintain life and health. It contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals that are necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

 

Functions of Food:

The functions of food include:

  • Energy supply: Food provides energy for all body activities, such as movement, growth, and maintaining body temperature.
  • Growth and development: Nutrients in food help in the growth and repair of tissues, cells, and organs.
  • Regulation of body processes: Certain nutrients help regulate vital processes like digestion, metabolism, and immunity.
  • Protection against diseases: Food contains vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system and protect the body from illnesses.
  • Body maintenance: Food helps in maintaining healthy skin, bones, and muscles.

 

Food Groups, Classes of Food, and Examples:

Classes of Food:

  • Carbohydrates: Provide energy. Examples: rice, bread, potatoes, pasta.
  • Proteins: Help in growth and repair of tissues. Examples: meat, fish, eggs, beans, lentils.
  • Fats: Provide energy and support cell function. Examples: butter, oil, nuts, avocado.
  • Vitamins: Regulate body processes and protect against diseases. Examples: fruits (e.g., oranges for Vitamin C), vegetables (e.g., spinach for Vitamin A).
  • Minerals: Important for body structure and functions. Examples: calcium (milk), iron (red meat).
  • Water: Vital for hydration and regulation of body temperature.

 

FOOD GROUPS

  1. Energy-giving foods: Provide energy for the body.
    • Examples: Carbohydrates (rice, yam), fats (butter, oil).
  2. Body-building foods: Help in growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.
    • Examples: Proteins (meat, fish, eggs, beans).
  3. Protective foods: Provide vitamins and minerals to protect the body against diseases.
    • Examples: Fruits (oranges, bananas), vegetables (carrots, spinach).

 

EVALUATION:

  1. What are the primary functions of food in the human body?
  2. Explain how carbohydrates and proteins differ in their role in the body. Provide examples of foods from each group.
  3. Identify three different food groups and give two examples of foods for each group.
  4. Why is water considered an essential part of a healthy diet, even though it does not provide energy?
  5. How do protective foods, such as fruits and vegetables, contribute to overall health and disease prevention?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively