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Activity 2

This activity is designed to build on the skills of reading, understanding and application of knowledge employed in Activity 1, and to extend these to include mathematical and ICT skills in particular.

1. Baby and Toddler, RNI Graphing Activity
   Upon completion of the activity pupils should:
   • Be able to interpret data presented in bar and line graphs
   • Understand the correlation between age and increasing iron and energy requirements over the first few months of life
2. Child, Tooth Decay
   Upon completion of the activity pupils should:
   • Be aware that tooth decay is an important consideration for children
   • Be aware of the link between food consumption and tooth decay
   • Be aware that constant snacking on sugary foods can accelerate tooth decay dramatically
3. Adolescent, Iron Sources and Boosters and Blockers
   Upon completion of the activity pupils should:
   • Be aware of the importance of iron in an adolescent's diet
   • Understand the difference between heam and non-haem iron and the implications for iron absorption
   • Be able to identify the primary sources of haem and non-haem iron in the diet
   • Be able to identify which foods result in an increase and decrease in iron absorption by the body
4. Adult, Energy Balance
   Upon completion of the activity pupils should:
   • Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight
   • Be aware that foods have varying energy values
   • Understand the need to balance energy intake with expenditure in order to maintain a healthy weight
5. Preconception and Pregnancy, Catch and Avoid
   Upon completion of the activity pupils should:
   • Understand the importance of diet in relation to the health of the mother and unborn child
   • Appreciate that dietary planning is important before and during pregnancy
   • Be able to identify foods which a mother should avoid before and during pregnancy
   • Be able to identify foods and nutrients which are important to include in a mother's diet before and during pregnancy
6. Older People, Calcium Sources
   Upon completion of the activity pupils should:
   • Be aware of the importance of bone health and calcium intake for older people
   • Be able to identify the primary sources of calcium in the diet
   • Be able to demonstrate their ability to interpret data presented in a pie chart

Where appropriate, activities end with a multiple choice question designed to reinforce the learning objectives

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