What I Will Learn
                     •  To explain what food is
                     •  To state the functions of food
                     •  To discuss why it is important to develop 
                        healthy eating habits in childhood
                     •  To recognise the relationship between 
                        healthy eating and making good food 
                        choices
                     •  To identify the factors that affect personal 
                        food choices
                    Key Words
        Food                 Regulate
        Lifestyle            Protect
        Growth               Senses
        Repair               Nutrition
        Heat                 
                                Malnutrition
        Energy
                                    See Activity 2.2 in the TRB
                What is Food?
    Food is any solid or liquid that provides 
    the body with nutrients.
    Food is necessary:
     
      For growth and repair of body cells
     
      To provide heat and energy for the 
      body
     
      To regulate and protect the body
                          See Starter Activity 2.1 in the TRB
              We Also Eat Because We …
         •   Feel hungry
         •   Like the flavours and 
             smells of different foods
         •   Like eating with others
         •   Enjoy celebrating special 
             events with meals
              Food Choices
     Most foods will keep us alive, but to keep the body healthy 
     we must choose nutritious food.
              •
               Good food choices
               Eating a wide variety of food helps us to 
               maintain good health.
              •
               Bad food choices
               Lead to bad health. Some cancers, diabetes, heart 
               disease and dental decay are associated with an 
               unhealthy diet.
                          See Activity 2.3 in the TRB