YEAR 5 DESIGN; Task 1: Characteristics of Food

Match the ingredient to the nutrient and how it helps your body.

• Meat

• Gives you protein to help grow your muscles and keeps you feeling full

• Apple

• Calcium keeps your bones and teeth strong

• Cheese

• Carbohydrates give you energy

• Bread and grains

• Gives you vitamins for immune strength and helps to remove waste from your body (Fibre)

Which of the following ingredients would be most suitable for a healthy burger or wrap for Ruby, a 10-year-old rodeo rider who needs food that is high in energy and protein, easy to eat outdoors, and can be found on a farm or at a local shop.

• Grilled beef, whole grain wrap, cheese, lettuce, and tomato

• Chocolate spread, marshmallows, and white bread

• Fried chicken nuggets, sugary sauce, and white bun

• Ice cream, sprinkles, and sweetened whipped cream

How could you make sure that a lunch item is good for the environment? Tick all that apply.

• I used plastic wrap to keep it fresh

• I didn't use plastic forks or spoons

• I made the food at home

• I put my food in a lunchbox instead of using packaging

• I used ingredients from my garden or local farm or shops

It is better to have ingredients from all 5 food groups on a sandwich instead of just a spread like jam because:

• it provides a more balanced and nutritious meal.

• it makes the sandwich taste sweeter.

• it is easier to prepare.

• it keeps the bread fresher for longer.

Match the risk to the solution.

• Use a pot holder to protect hands

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• Check for signs of mould and use by date

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• Wash hands before preparing food

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• Ask adult for help

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What is missing from the design of the 'Healthy' burger for Lani, and how could it be improved to make it a healthy, tasty burger?

• Add more vegetables and lean protein to improve nutrition and taste.

• Remove all bread to make it healthier.

• Add extra cheese and bacon for flavor.

• Use only tropical fruits as the filling.

Which kitchen tools are needed to make a HAM, CARROT and AVOCADO sandwich

Which cooking technique is the healthiest?

• Deep Frying

• Grilling

• Pan frying with lots of butter

We can select healthy food by...

• reading nutrition labels and choosing foods with less sugar and fat

• eating only fast food

• ignoring food labels

• choosing foods with a lot of artificial colors

Which lunchbox meal option is best for the student's health and the environment?

• Fresh fruit from the local farm and sandwiches in cardboard box.

• Frozen chips from New Zealand, deep fried and placed in plastic containers.

• Frozen chips from New Zealand, deep fried and placed in cardboard box.

• Fresh fruit from the local farm and sandwiches in plastic containers.