MLA Healthy Meals

Produced By:

MLA

States:

Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA

Aimed at:

Grade k

- 12

Curriculum 8.4

Curriculum 9.0:

Lesson Type:

Subjects:

Keywords:

healthy meals, healthy, portions, portion size, red meat, diet, dietary guidelines, health, muscle, carbohydrate, iron, meat consumption, nutritional value

MLA Healthy Meals

The MLA Healthy Meals resource is a comprehensive guide to healthy eating, providing teachers and students with practical knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their diets. With a focus on the Australian Dietary Guidelines, this teacher resource provides essential information on portion sizes, meal planning, and the inclusion of nutritious foods in daily meals.

The “Carbohydrate Foods in a Healthy Diet” booklet helps students understand how to balance carbohydrate intake with physical activity levels, while the “Protein-rich Meals for Muscle Health” booklet provides tips on how to incorporate protein into meals throughout the day for optimal muscle health.

In the “Guide to Choosing Iron-Rich Foods” booklet, students learn about the importance of iron in the diet and how to choose foods that are high in iron to boost their dietary intake and enhance absorption. The “One Meal for the Family & Baby” section offers practical advice on preparing iron-rich meals for babies and toddlers, along with tips for adapting meals to meet the needs of different age groups.

For those interested in learning about the different cuts of beef and lamb, the “Healthy Meals by Cut” booklet offers a comprehensive guide to selecting cuts that are ideal for a variety of healthy, balanced meals. Additionally, the “Guide to Lean Cuts” booklet provides easy-to-follow tips on purchasing and preparing lean cuts of beef and lamb, making it a valuable resource for both teachers and students alike.

This MLA Healthy Meals resource is a valuable tool for promoting healthy eating habits and helping students make informed choices about the foods they eat.