The lesson has been designed to be covered in 45 - 60 minutes, but it can be covered in greater or less detail to fit the needs of the class. Teachers are encouraged to cover all objectives and content areas. For each objective, a variety of activities and discussion points are provided from which teachers can select those most appropriate for their students.
To begin their study of world hunger, it is important that students understand the main functions of food and the importance of food for good health, growth and development. They should know that all countries and regions have people who are hungry, some more than others, and that we are working together to solve the problem of hunger in the world. The topic of hunger should be presented in a manner that encourages hope for a better future where we all have the food we need for an active and healthy life.
Objective 1 provides an overview of the importance of getting the nutrients we need. Nutrition is presented simply, as providing energy and nutrients to maintain health and life and to help us develop and grow. If a more advanced study of vitamins and minerals is appropriate, more detail can be found in Lesson 1 of the Secondary Level.
Objective 2 introduces the importance of getting a variety of foods to meet our nutritional needs. A simple picture is presented to show the different kinds of foods we need and to illustrate a typical meal pattern that is followed in many parts of the and that provides variety.
Objective 3 presents the scope of the problem of hunger and identifies those most at risk of hunger. It is important for students to understand the magnitude of the problem, without feeling hopeless about it. One way of achieving this is to emphasize that all countries and regions have hunger, to some degree, and that we are working together to solve the problem of hunger. Additional information providing an overview of the current world situation is available in "Hunger and Malnutrition in the World" in the Introduction.
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1. To understand the consequences of hunger and malnutrition |
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2. To know that we need many different foods |
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3. To know who is hungry and malnourished in the world |
