Nutrition in Grade 7 teaches students how food supports growth, energy, and overall health. Through inquiry learning, they ask questions about nutrients, test ideas with food planning, and reflect on the effects of diet choices. Instead of only memorizing food groups, learners explore balance, portion sizes, and cultural traditions around eating. Activities such as meal planning, label reading, and debates on food habits make nutrition practical. By linking food to lifestyle and well-being, Nutrition becomes a guide for making healthy decisions that last a lifetime.
🟢 Starter
- Define the term “nutrition.”
- List the five main food groups.
- Write three examples of healthy snacks.
- Explain why water is important for the body.
- List three sources of protein.
- Write about why breakfast matters.
- Compare fruits and vegetables.
- Write three benefits of eating whole grains.
- Identify one vitamin and its function.
- Write a short paragraph on why sugar should be limited.
- List three examples of dairy products.
- Explain what calories measure.
- Write three examples of healthy drinks.
- Compare fast food and home-cooked meals.
- Write about why fiber is important.
- List three foods rich in calcium.
- Explain what a balanced diet is.
- Write three reasons to avoid skipping meals.
- Identify one food tradition in your culture.
- Reflect: how does nutrition affect daily energy?
🟡 Practice
- Create a one-day healthy meal plan.
- Write a paragraph on why vitamins and minerals matter.
- Compare plant-based protein and animal protein.
- Research how poor nutrition affects health.
- Write three strategies for healthy eating at school.
- Create a chart of foods high in carbohydrates.
- Write a reflection on portion control.
- Research the importance of iron in the diet.
- Write a short essay on the dangers of junk food.
- Debate: should schools ban sugary drinks?
- Create a poster showing healthy lunchbox ideas.
- Write three tips for reading food labels.
- Research how nutrition affects brain function.
- Write a short story about making a healthy choice.
- Compare the diets of athletes and non-athletes.
- Create a food diary for one week and reflect on it.
- Write about how culture influences eating habits.
- Research how malnutrition affects communities.
- Write three ways to reduce salt intake.
- Reflect: how can small changes improve diet quality?
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why nutrition education is important.
- Research how global hunger affects health.
- Create a project about sustainable food systems.
- Debate: should governments tax unhealthy foods?
- Research how advertising influences food choices.
- Write a persuasive speech about healthy school lunches.
- Compare diets in different countries.
- Research how obesity affects society.
- Write a diary entry as a nutritionist advising a student.
- Create a project on food waste and solutions.
- Research how athletes use nutrition for performance.
- Write a persuasive essay on why water is the best drink.
- Debate: should schools provide free meals for all students?
- Research how climate change impacts food supply.
- Write a reflection on your own eating habits.
- Create a plan for improving community nutrition.
- Research how vitamins are discovered and used.
- Compare traditional diets with modern fast food diets.
- Reflect: how does good nutrition support future success?
- Propose three new ways schools can teach nutrition.