Course : Smart Teens, Smart Choices: Eating for a Better You
Course code : 1901004466
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Smart Teens, Smart Choices: Eating for a Better You
Nutrition is the way our bodies get energy and nutrients from food. Every time we eat, we give our body the fuel it needs to think, move, grow, and stay healthy. Good nutrition helps our brain stay focused at school, keeps our muscles strong, and supports our immune system so we don’t get sick easily. When we choose balanced meals—fruit, vegetables, proteins, whole grains—we feel more energetic, sleep better, and learn more easily.
In our daily lives, the food we choose is not just about taste or habit. It’s a decision that affects how we feel today and how healthy we will be tomorrow.
Task 1: Talking about your eating habits and preferences:
Have a look at the speaking cards. They are mixed-up, containing questions of varying difficulty. Choose the ones you prefer and answer them in class:
Task 2: Study exercises 2, 3 and 4 from the interactive Student's book and attempt the writing tasks:
Task 3: Working in groups create a healthy eating tip for your classmates, based on the prompt (topic) you get. It should persuade them to eat in a healthy way while showing them how to do it. Write it down and then share it with the rest of the class.
Task 4: Extension Activity (Homework):
A member of each group posts their piece of advice on padlet. Then students are invited to give feedback by reacting or commenting on them: