Y2 Science Food groups.

First we learned about food groups. We sorted all kinds of food into five main groups; dairy produce, breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and alternatives, and foods high in fats and sugar.

Then we discussed which foods we should eat more of and those we should eat less.

We learned that .......

Fruit and vegetables are high in vitamins, good for healing and fighting illness.

Breads and cereals are carbohydrates, they fill us up and give us energy.

Dairy foods contain minerals, good for bones and teeth.

Meats and fish, beans and nuts provide protein to help us grow.

But fats and sugars provide little goodness and should only be eaten occasionally.

Finally we planned our own healthy meals using the right balance of foods from each group.

Healthy lifestyles.

Our topic this half term is 'Food for thought'. We will be researching how our foods are produced and where they come from. We will find out which foods are good for us and why, and then go on to plan healthy menus.
We will also look at the importance of exercise and cleanliness in keeping ourselves fit and healthy.
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