Nutrition and Diet in Health · SHS3 Physical…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.2.LI.1 - Discuss how to acquire and maintain energy balance and metabolism through nutrition and dietary habits.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define energy balance and explain the relationship between energy intake (food consumed) and energy expenditure (physical activity and bodily functions).
Calculate their personal estimated daily energy needs using a simple formula based on age, gender, and activity level.
Identify at least three dietary habits that promote healthy metabolism and list two habits that disrupt it.
Plan a one-day Ghanaian meal plan that achieves energy balance for an average SHS student, including portion sizes and meal timing.
Explain the consequences of both positive and negative energy imbalance on body weight, metabolism, and overall health.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Nutrition and Diet in Health (1.2)
Content standard: 3.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of healthy nutrition and dietary practices and their effects on the human body. 3.1.2.LO.1 Analyse nutrition and dietary practices and their effects on the human body.
Indicator: 3.1.2.LI.1 - Discuss how to acquire and maintain energy balance and metabolism through nutrition and dietary habits.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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. 97

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning:
- In mixed academic ability groupings, learners work on the concept of acquiring and maintaining good nutrition and dietary habits.
- Each group searches the internet using ICT tools to provide answers to the assignment.
- Each group with a leader presents their findings and leads the discussion in class. Learners contribute their ideas freely to help the discussion in class.
- acquire and maintain good nutrition and dietary habits.
Assessment (3.1.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks