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1. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Hydration

2. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
INTENTIONS
Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Be able to give the
number of drinks a
person should have a
day to say hydrated
Be able to explain
why some drinks are
a healthier choice.
Be able explain the
reasons why it is
important to keep
hydrated.
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3. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Try and work out the phrases or words that these images portray.
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4. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Did you get it?
Starter Dingbat Answers
C O D
LO H L MON
Lem
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7 seas Fish out of water Lemonade

5. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Mint leaves
Slices of orange
Slices of cucumber
Strawberries
Slices of lime
Slices of lemon
Wash your hands
Take a 1½ litre jug of water
and place slices an orange, lemon, lime or
cucumber or a small bunch of mint leaves or
berries and place in the water to infuse.
Or
Take a glass or tumbler at home. Place slices
an orange, lemon, lime, cucumber or a small
bunch of mint leaves or berries and place in
the water to infuse.
Why not try this a few different ones and
find out which is your favourite.
Make a water infusion!
To help get your 6-8 drinks a day, you could try adding one of these flavours to water!
Raspberries

6. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
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How much is 1½ litres or how much is 250ml of water
Equipment needed
1½ litre jug of water
to pour into 6 - 8 clear glasses
5 6 7 8

7. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
The Eatwell Guide
What does the Eatwell Guide tell
us about healthy eating?
Let’s find out more about drinking!
What does the Eatwell Guide tell
us about drinking?
It tells us we need 6-8 drinks
every day.

8. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Have you tried these drinks?
What do you like to drink?
Different drinks
What is your favourite drink?
Glass of water
Smoothie, berries,
milk and yoghurt
Glass of milk
Glass of
orange juice
Glass of
orange squash
Hot chocolate

9. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Lost water needs replacing so
we stay healthy.
Water makes up about two-thirds of
the weight of a healthy body!
Where does the water go?
Water is lost through our skin when we sweat,
lungs when we breathe and when we go to the toilet.
Why do we need to have drinks?

10. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
We can become dehydrated and might…
What happens if we don’t drink enough?
Feel tired Get a headache Find it hard to
concentrate

11. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
How can we stay hydrated? Have 6-8 drinks every day!
We need to stay hydrated to keep our body working properly.
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12. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Do we always need to have between 6-8 drinks?
We need to drink more when…
…the weather is warm. …we are being active.

13. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Glass of milk
Healthier choices are…
All drinks can count, but try
to make healthier choices.
If you sometimes have other drinks,
try to choose ones without added sugars.
What drinks should we have?
Glass of water
Glass of
orange juice
Up to 150ml a day!

14. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Why water?
It is easily available!
It hydrates without
harming teeth.
Glass
of water

15. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
What does calcium do?
It helps build strong bones and teeth.
Choose semi-skimmed milk as it contains less fat.
Why milk? It provides calcium
Milk contains other
vitamins and minerals too.
It is also a source of water!
Glass
of milk

16. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Remember to limit juice and/or smoothies
to a total of 150ml a day.
Why juice?
It provides vitamins,
minerals and water!
150ml of juice counts as one
portion towards your 5 A DAY
Glass of
orange juice

17. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Have drink with each meal… Have a drink …
 At break time
 During lessons
 After school
 A little while before
you go to bed
Get into good habits!
How can we make sure that we have enough to drink?
Breakfast
Bagel with soft cheese,
smoked salmon and orange juice
Lunch
Baked potato with
beef mince, chilli
and a side salad
with a glass of water
Evening meal
Chicken, rice and
vegetables with
a glass of milk

18. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
INTENTIONS
Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Mint leaves
Slices of orange
Slices of cucumber
Strawberries
Slices of lime
Slices of lemon
Make a water infusion!
To help get your 6-8 drinks a day, you could try adding one of these flavours to water!
Raspberries
Which one would you like to try?

19. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
INTENTIONS
Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Mint leaves
Slices of orange
Slices of cucumber
Strawberries
Slices of lime
Slices of lemon
Make a water infusion!
To help get your 6-8 drinks a day, you could try adding one of these flavours to water!
Raspberries
Which one did you like best?

20. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
LEARNING
INTENTIONS
Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Stay hydrated! Remember…
Have 6-8 drinks a day
Have more if the weather is warm
Have more if you are active

21. ypes of drinks and explain why some are healthier choices
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Students can explain the reasons why it is important to keep hydrated.
Credits
• Scottish Government Eatwell guide images and information – Eatwell Guide
• Food a fact of life – Images and information - Eatwell guide
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