Topic: B1a10 – Fat and Cholesterol

Date: Class: Lesson Start: End:

Targets from
previous
lesson
Learning WALT:
objectives  That a balanced diet is necessary for good health
(be as explicit  That some fat is needed in the diet for good health
as possible –  That cholesterol is not always bad! [Just LDL]
use the reverse  How a good diet can reduce the risk of heart disease [and vice
of the page if versa]
necessary)
WILF:
All: That high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to an increase in the
risk of heart disease
Most: Describe that the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver
depends on diet and inherited factors
Some: Explain that cholesterol is carried around the body by two
different types of lipoprotein (LDL/HDL) and balance is necessary for
health
Pupil Speak We are learning about fat and cholesterol because they get a bad rap but
are actually quite important!
Key words LDL, HDL, lipoprotein, cholesterol

Materials Worksheets B1a10a, B1a10c, Fat and Cholesterol summary sheets

Required
Safety
Considerations
Relationship to
NC
Assessment opportunities (related to learning objectives)
During the
lesson
After the
lesson
Time Pupil Activity Teacher activity
Starter:
Teacher talk – fat, cholesterol and
health

Students to complete summary sheet

during talk and stick in books

Copy skin diagram showing location

of fat cells

Main part of lesson:

Work through B1a10c in pairs

Check answers

Plenary:
Complete W/S B1a10a with true/false
answers to assess learning

Homework / notices / reminders:

 Fat and Cholesterol - Name:_________________________
Essential Fat Your body NEEDS some fat to work properly. It protects the
internal organs and provides energy.
Cholesterol This is a type of fat made by the liver. It is found in every cell
and carried around the body in your blood
LDL Cholesterol This a type of fat made by the liver. It deposits fat on the
(Low Density Lipoprotein) inside of your arteries. They are also known as “BAD FAT”
HDL Cholesterol This a type of fat made by the liver. It helps to remove fat
(High Density Lipoprotein) from the inside of your arteries. It is known as “GOOD FAT”
Monounsaturated Fats These are fats with one unsaturated group. They have no
overall effect on blood cholesterol levels.
Saturated Fats These are fats that increase the levels of BAD FAT in the
blood.
Obese When you are so overweight that it becomes unhealthy, you are
obese. The BMI value for obesity is 30 and upwards.
Statins These are drugs your doctor can prescribe that reduce the
levels of cholesterol made by your liver.
Fat and Cholesterol - Name:_______________________
Your body NEEDS some fat to work properly. It protects the
internal organs and provides energy.
This is a type of fat made by the liver. It is found in every cell
and carried around the body in your blood
This a type of fat made by the liver. It deposits fat on the
inside of your arteries. They are also known as “BAD FAT”
This a type of fat made by the liver. It helps to remove fat
from the inside of your arteries. It is known as “GOOD FAT”
These are fats with one unsaturated group. They have no
overall effect on blood cholesterol levels.
These are fats that increase the levels of BAD FAT in the
blood.
When you are so overweight that it becomes unhealthy, you are
obese. The BMI value for obesity is 30 and upwards.
These are drugs your doctor can prescribe that reduce the
levels of cholesterol made by your liver.

Fat and Cholesterol - Name:_______________________

Your body NEEDS some fat to work properly. It protects the
internal organs and provides energy.
This is a type of fat made by the liver. It is found in every cell
and carried around the body in your blood
This a type of fat made by the liver. It deposits fat on the
inside of your arteries. They are also known as “BAD FAT”
This a type of fat made by the liver. It helps to remove fat
from the inside of your arteries. It is known as “GOOD FAT”
These are fats with one unsaturated group. They have no
overall effect on blood cholesterol levels.
These are fats that increase the levels of BAD FAT in the
blood.
When you are so overweight that it becomes unhealthy, you are
obese. The BMI value for obesity is 30 and upwards.
These are drugs your doctor can prescribe that reduce the
levels of cholesterol made by your liver.