Health and Nutrition Lesson content and ideas

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1 Health and Nutrition Lesson content and ideas Information, ideas and activities for lessons Lesson Content Nutritional value of potatoes Potatoes as part of the eatwell plate Healthy cooking methods/preparation Allergens and special diets Activity Ideas Creating healthier recipes Matching the diet Understanding portions planning a healthy day

2 Health and Nutrition A balanced diet Different foods provide different nutrients Fruit and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals for the body to function properly Starchy foods contain carbohydrates for energy Meat, fish, eggs and beans contain protein used by the body for growth and repair Milk and dairy products contain protein for growth, repair and energy; plus calcium for healthy bones and teeth Fat is used to insulate our bodies and sugary foods release quick bursts of energy, but too much of either is unhealthy eatwell plate Eatwell Plate: Department of Health in associa6on with the Welsh Assembly Government, the Sco?sh Government and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland

3 Health and Nutrition Carbohydrates, protein and fibre Potatoes are a starchy food, high in carbohydrates Great for energy Power muscles, brain and internal organs eatwell plate Bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods Potatoes also contain a small amount of protein and are a good source of fibre Starchy foods are the basis of a healthy balanced diet as recommended by the eatwell plate Eatwell Plate: Department of Health in associa6on with the Welsh Assembly Government, the Sco?sh Government and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland

4 Health and Nutrition Vitamins and other nutrients Health benefits of potatoes Fat free Low energy density (kcal) Salt-free Low in sugar Naturally saturated fat free Vitamins and other nutrients Potassium Folate Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) and B6 Magnesium Vitamin C Iron

5 Health and Nutrition Healthier cooking methods and preparation Use semi skimmed, 1% or skimmed milk Use unsaturated oil like rapeseed instead of butter Add minimal salt Brush roast potatoes with oil to reduce amount of oil n the tray Blanch chips to reduce fry time Drain off fat and dry all fried potatoes Thick cut chips have a smaller surface area so absorb less oil Leave potato skins on while cooking, and eat the skins Just cover with water when boiling

6 Health and Nutrition Special dietary needs Potatoes suited to wide ranging dietary needs, including special diets, such as: Coeliac (some potato dishes need adaptation) Vegetarian Diabetes (Salad varieties are best as they are more slowly absorbed) Common allergens need to be observed by the hospitality industry to give customers safe choices

7 Activity 1 Creating Healthier Recipes Learning Outcomes: Know how different cooking methods affect health benefits Understand how to cook healthier potato dishes In groups, choose one of the following recipes featured on cook Your Own Potatoes: Cottage pie Potato gratin Lamb burger with paprika wedges Analyse the cooking methods and ingredients. How could the dish be adapted to be healthier? Think about: cooking methods, levels of fat, salt and sugar Conduct a taste test to compare original and adapted recipe What are the differences? Could the healthier dishes be improved further? What should the dish be served with to create a balanced meal?

8 Activity 2 Match the diet Learning Outcomes: Understand that some people have special dietary needs Understand which foods are suited to a range of lifestyles Preparation Understand everyone should eat a good mix of foods, but some need a different mix depending on their lifestyle or special dietary needs Activity: Think about three profiles: Jenny is 5 months pregnant and needs to eat to keep herself and her baby well Shaun, a 15 year old distance runner, training hard and working towards GCSEs Becky, a swimmer needs to improve her strength to qualify for the county team Which group of foods will each person need to eat more of? Choose a profile and design a full day of menus to support their lifestyle

9 Activity 3 Plan a healthy day Learning Outcomes: Know how to plan a healthy, balanced menu Plan a menu for the day to reflect the proportions recommended by the eatwell plate Create a menu planner for breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus all snacks and drinks. The three main meals must all feature Potatoes Think about the other foods to use to make the meals balanced Think about the ingredients and the way foods are cooked using fats or oils will increase the proportion of foods from that section of the plate Share menu with others in the group / class How appealing is your menu? How could you change it to be more appealing but remain balanced? Vote on the most creative / appealing