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Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Balanced diet

Identifying nutrient groups and understanding a balanced diet. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Assorted healthy foods including vegetables, grains, lean meats, seeds and citrus on a white table

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement.

Remind the children of the demonstration from the previous lesson. Ask them:

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Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Balanced diet
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