Learning Objectives
To be able to think about your lifestyle and make healthier choices.
I can identify what
makes a person
healthy
I can advise people
on a healthy life
and healthier
choices
I can make a
pledge to improve
my own health and
well being
What does a healthy person look like?
Write on your sticky
note, at least one
thing that shows you
that someone is
healthy.
Decide as a group on your definition of…
What makes a person healthy?
You have 2 minutes. When you have
decided as a team write it on your
Best definition gets a
GOLD eRef
for each member.
white board.
Learning Objectives
To be able to think about your lifestyle and make healthier choices.
I can identify what
makes a person
healthy
I can advise people
on a healthy life
and healthier
choices
I can make a
pledge to improve
my own health and
well being
Dave’s Day
Dave’s alarm went off at 6:45am.
He over slept and woke up in a panic, realising he was late for work.
He got dressed quickly and jumped in the car. He didn’t have time for breakfast so he had an energy drink in the car.
When he got to work he parked right next to the office and ran in just in time. As he ran to his desk he saw his boss
looking at him.
Dave worked on his computer all morning. Because he was late to work he wanted to make it up to his boss so he ate his
lunch at his desk.
Because he was running late he hadn’t packed a lunch. Luckily there was a vending machine.
He worked on his computer for the rest of the day and at 5:00pm he drove home.
That was a busy day! Dave was exhausted and so hungry on the way home and all he wanted to do was relax this
evening. He couldn’t be bothered to cook so he stopped at the take away on the way home. He ordered loads because
he was so hungry.
Dave ate his food in front of the TV. Once he had finished he turned on his PlayStation and played until 9:30pm. His
tummy was grumbling! Must have been that early dinner. He made some beans on toast as a snack.
He was keen to get to bed a bit earlier because of his stressful morning so he took himself up to bed after his snack.
Just as he was settling down in bed his phone lit up on his bedside table. It was a Facebook notification. His friend had
shared a really funny video of a bulldog riding a skateboard. It was hilarious. He commented on it and shared it with is
friends. Under the video was another one with a water skiing squirrel! Unbelievable!
He watched a few more funny videos and then put his phone down again. It was 11:00pm when Dave settled down to
go to sleep. He rolled around for about half an hour and then finally drifted off at around 11:30.
Improve Dave’s Morning
Is an energy drink a good
replacement for breakfast?
Discuss with your group
how Dave could have had a
healthier start to his day?
Is driving the only option?
Dave’s alarm went off at 6:45am.
He over slept and woke up in a panic, realising he was late for work.
He got dressed quickly and jumped in the car. He didn’t have time for breakfast so he had an energy drink in the
car.
When he got to work he parked right next to the office and ran in just in time. As he ran to his desk he saw his
boss looking at him.
Energy drinks give you wings?
Breakfast = Break your fast
10 minutes…
Caffeine enters your system.
Heart rate and blood pressure rise.
15-45 minutes…
Caffeine causes a stimulant effect.
Feel more awake and hyperactive.
30-50 minutes…
Once all of the caffeine has been
absorbed your liver soaks more of
the sugar into your system to
make up for it.
1 hour…
You will feel a sugar and caffeine
crash which will make you feel
tired and miserable.
Do you walk or cycle
to school?
Do you walk or cycle?
Improve Dave’s Lunch
Skipping lunch is good for
weight control because you
are eating less calories.
Do you agree?
What is your metabolism?
Why is lunch important?
Dave worked on his computer all morning. Because he was late to work he wanted to make it up to his boss so
he ate his lunch at his desk.
Because he was running late he hadn’t packed a lunch. Luckily there was a vending machine.
He worked on his computer for the rest of the day and at 5:00pm he drove home.
15 hours since Dave’s last meal!
•
Your brain runs mostly on glucose.
Skipping lunch makes your blood sugar levels
drop so your brain starts to starve!
•
Good luck in that P5 Math's lesson with a
starving brain!
•
Hangry?
Your mood also drops with your blood sugar.
Your body goes into a primitive survival mode
because it thinks that you are starving. You
become snappy and moody.
•
Good luck to your P5 Teacher when you’re
Hangry!
•
You are way more likely to overeat at your next
meal. Your body then stores more of the fat.
•
Care about your hair and skin?
Food means nutrients for your body.
Improve Dave’s Evening
How would your group
suggest that Dave could
have spent his evening in a
more healthy way?
Is beans on toast a good
late night snack?
What is the ‘eat well plate’?
There are 5 different
categories of food. Can you
name them?
That was a busy day! Dave was exhausted and so hungry on the way home and all he wanted to do was relax
this evening. He couldn’t be bothered to cook so he stopped at the take away on the way home. He ordered
loads because he was so hungry.
Dave ate his food in front of the TV. Once he had finished he turned on his PlayStation and played until 9:30pm.
His tummy was grumbling! Must have been that early dinner. He made some beans on toast as a snack.
The eatwell plate
Which foods do what?
Improve Dave’s bedtime
How many hours of sleep
should Dave be getting?
Who plays on their phone
before bed?
Does this effect your sleep?
How could you improve
your sleep quality and
amount?
He was keen to get to bed a bit earlier because of his stressful morning so he took himself up to bed after his
snack.
Just as he was settling down in bed his phone lit up on his bedside table. It was a Facebook notification. His
friend had shared a really funny video of a bulldog riding a skateboard. It was hilarious. He commented on it and
shared it with is friends. Under the video was another one with a water skiing squirrel! Unbelievable!
He watched a few more funny videos and then put his phone down again. It was 11:00pm when Dave settled
down to go to sleep. He rolled around for about half an hour and then finally drifted off at around 11:30.
Unplug!
Who plays with their phone before bed?
Get more sleep!
Set a regular bed time routine.
Exercise regularly.
Avoid sugar and caffeine in the
evening.
Keep the lights low. Avoid bright
lights from screens.
Close your blinds and curtains so
that your room is completely dark.
Bright lights in the morning help
your brain to wake up. Get your
parents to open the curtains or
turn on your bedroom light when
the alarm goes off.
Practice mindfulness. Do things
that relax you. Meditate. Have a
warm shower. Read a book.
Your turn…
Learning Objectives
To be able to think about your lifestyle and make healthier choices.
I can identify what
makes a person
healthy
I can advise people
on a healthy life
and healthier
choices
I can make a
pledge to improve
my own health and
well being
Your pledge
My pledge is…
5 small changes that I can make are…
Now it’s your turn to make a
pledge to yourself.
What small change
could you make to
your lifestyle that
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
could make a massive difference?