Topic One (1.1): Nutrients

Topics Icon.png Objectives

By the end of this topic you should be able to:

  • describe the components of a healthy diet;
  • explain the role of each nutrient in the body.

You might also be able to:

  • interpret nutritional information on food packaging to identify a healthy food.

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

In this first topic you will find out about the make up of a balanced diet and why is it important.

Interact Icon.png Working through your coursebook

VIEW - Resource 1: Food for Thought PowerPoint (slides 1-6) Download VIEW - Resource 1: Food for Thought PowerPoint (slides 1-6)

  • Read pages 4–5 of your textbook.

COMPLETE - The Seven Food Groups Worksheet  Download COMPLETE - The Seven Food Groups Worksheet 

COMPLETE - Nutrients in your food cupboard  Download COMPLETE - Nutrients in your food cupboard 

  • Keep a food diary for a week. Is your diet healthy? How could you improve it? Make sure that you can list the seven food groups and explain their functions within the body. .

Review Icon.png Review

Answer summary question 3 on page 5

Bridge Icon.png Support activity for this topic

If you didn't study the Year 7 course or you feel like you need some support have a look at the Knowledge organiser for Year 7 Module 4:

DOWNLOAD - Knowledge organiser (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

COMPLETE - B2 1.1 Interactive screen: Food functions (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Download Icon.png Check your answers

CHECK - The Seven Food Groups Worksheet - Mark Scheme Download CHECK - The Seven Food Groups Worksheet - Mark Scheme

CHECK - Nutrients in your Food Cupboard - Mark Scheme Download CHECK - Nutrients in your Food Cupboard - Mark Scheme

Student Book Answers - Biology 2 Chapter 1 Download Student Book Answers - Biology 2 Chapter 1