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Animals Need A Healthy Diet Video
Zookeepers talk about the diet needed to keep a gorilla and a penguin healthy. A healthy diet gives the animals energy and helps them to recover from illness. Gorillas are vegetarian and eat a large variety of fruit and vegetables.
Breakfast And Concentration Video
Does eating breakfast affect concentration? A survey was carried out in which half the children were given breakfast and half were not. The data was collected, but no firm conclusions could be drawn, as a larger number of children need to be surveyed.
Eating And Drinking Lesson Plan
This topic, from the Association for Science Education and aimed at students aged 8-12, focuses on nutrition and the links between diet and health. The topic allows classes in schools across the world to exchange information about food and health.
Energy Challenge Interactive
What types of food provide the most energy? How much energy does a banana give you? Enough to run 1500 metres? Find out about the energy we get from the food we eat through this interactive activity.
Five Types Of Food Video
Athlete Amanda Jones explains what people need to eat for a healthy lifestyle. She lists the five types of food which must be eaten every day to stay healthy. She also explains why exercising and getting enough sleep are part of a healthy lifestyle.
Healthy Eating Interactive
Use an information panel where pupils can research details about food groups and a balanced plate approach to a healthy diet.
