Nutrition and Drugs in Sports (Part 2)

Grade 10 · Physical Education

Semester 2 | Period 4 | Week 20

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 2

Period: 4

Week: 20

School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 10
Week & Period: Week 20, Period IV
Date:
Topic: Nutrition and Drugs in Sports (Part 2)
Subtopics:
a. The Importance of Food Groups
b. Balanced Diet and Examples

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. List the major food groups.
  2. Describe the function of each food group in the body.
  3. Construct examples of balanced meals.
  4. Appreciate the value of balanced nutrition for sports and general wellbeing.

 

Previous Knowledge:

Learners can define nutrition and give examples of nutritious foods.

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Food group chart (go, grow, glow foods)
  • Sample food items (real or flashcards)
  • Balanced diet meal chart
  • Interactive worksheet

Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:

Ask:

  • Do you know what a balanced diet is?
  • What happens when you eat only one type of food every day?

Activity:

  • “Guess the food group” game using flashcards

 

Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes

Major Food Groups:

  1. Carbohydrates – Energy providers (e.g., rice, cassava, bread)
  2. Proteins – For growth and repair (e.g., eggs, beans, meat)
  3. Fats and Oils – For stored energy (e.g., groundnut oil, avocado)
  4. Vitamins and Minerals – For body regulation (e.g., fruits, vegetables)
  5. Water – For hydration and digestion

Balanced Diet: A meal that includes adequate portions from all food groups.

Examples of Balanced Meals:

  • Rice with beans and vegetable sauce
  • Yam with egg and tomato stew
  • Bread with fish and orange juice

Importance of Balanced Diet for Athletes:

  • Prevents fatigue and injuries
  • Boosts performance and energy
  • Promotes faster recovery

 

Learners’ Activities:

  • Fill in a blank chart with examples under each food group
  • Construct and draw their own balanced plate
  • Group discussion: “My typical lunch – is it balanced?”

 

Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes

Review Questions:

  1. Name the five major food groups.
  2. Why is water considered part of a balanced diet?
  3. Construct a balanced meal for a football player.

Mini Quiz:

  1. Which of these belongs to the protein group? A. Apple
    Meat
    C. Rice
    D. Butter
  2. What is the benefit of eating a balanced diet? A. Gain fat only
    Stay awake longer
    C. Support growth and energy
    D. Skip exercise

 

Homework / Assignment:

  1. Create a one-day meal timetable that includes all food groups.
  2. Ask your parent or guardian to explain how they cook a healthy meal at home.
  3. Write out the names of 3 foods from each food group.

 

Notes – Detailed and Explained:

Each food group serves a specific purpose in the body. Balanced meals give strength, help recovery, and prevent illness. For active people, eating from all food groups ensures top performance.

 

Expanded Notes / Instructions:

  • Connect food group examples to local Liberian diets
  • Reinforce that balance means variety and moderation

 

Inclusive / Differentiation:

  • Provide cut-and-paste food charts for learners with writing difficulties
  • Allow oral presentations of their meal charts

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

  • Did learners grasp the idea of balance in meals?
  • Were they able to relate food to energy and growth?
  • What strategies helped them understand the topic?