SHS1 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1 Week 6: Nutrition and Diet in Health

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.2.LI.3 - Discuss the role of diet in healthy living

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what a balanced diet is and list the six classes of food with at least one local Ghanaian example of each.
Describe the deficiency diseases associated with a lack of each nutrient class (for example, protein, iron, iodine, vitamin A) and the effects of overeating common local and foreign diets.
State at least three benefits of eating a balanced diet for physical health, mental alertness, and disease prevention.
Justify the importance of moderation in diet by comparing the consequences of under-eating and over-eating using specific Ghanaian foods as examples.
Design a one-week dietary chart for a family, team, or school reflecting balanced nutrition across all food groups.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Nutrition and Diet in Health (1.2)
Content standard: 1.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of nutrition and diet in health. 1.1.2.LO.1 Discuss nutrition and diet in healthy living
Indicator: 1.1.2.LI.3 - Discuss the role of diet in healthy living
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 6 (Week 6 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 28

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Inquiry-based Learning: Working in mixed ability groups, research about the deficiency diseases and effect of overeating of common local and foreign diets.
Collaborative Learning
- Conduct group presentations based on the findings of your research for feedback from the class.
- Through a whole class session, discuss the various benefits associated with eating a balanced diet.
Project-Based Learning: Individually, design a one-week dietary chart for a family, team or school
Assessment (1.1.2.AS.3). The document marks no depth-of-knowledge level for this indicator.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc.