This lesson provides an opportunity to include parents, who can assist in preparing a range of healthy party foods. The final lesson - Reflection, provides closure to the unit. A whole class construction of the food triangle will take place. This is followed by an individual assessment opportunity where all children in small groups have an opportunity to participate in constructing the food guide pyramid. Children will discuss their favorite foods eaten for lunch and say why they chose those foods.
Children take turns to balance the diet using weighted food boxes and a doll.
Small packets of weighted food items, eg too many chips will tip the balance. Identifies some options available when making simple decisions. Challenge children's ideas through critical literacy approach. Stress moderation aspect about fatty foods as stated in Eating Right. Mr Gumpy s Outing'.