Food Pyramid
Added: 07 Dec 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Guide/notes
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Reference
Downloadable poster by safefood website. Poster visually displays the new Food Pyramid released by Minister Corcoran Kennedy. Resource aims to increase awareness of healthy eating choices in Ireland. The guidelines reflect best international evidence.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: 1. Food, Health & Culinary Skills
Strand unit: 10. Healthy Balanced Diet - Role of Nutrients
Suggestions for use: Use the food pyramid to inform students of the new guidelines. Students should be encouraged to plan their daily eating habits around the food pyramid to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. Lesson idea: Print out the old pyramid and new pyramid for students to compare and evaluate the changes happening in the food pyramid for their school.
Key Skills:
- Staying Well
- Managing Myself
- JC
- SPHE
Strand: Physical Health
Strand unit: Healthy Eating
