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Lesson Title: The Obesity Crisis – Food Choices, Labelling and Lifestyle (PSHE / Health Education)
This eye-opening KS3/KS4 PSHE lesson explores the causes and consequences of the UK’s obesity crisis, using Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s campaign and food industry case studies. Students examine hidden sugars, traffic light labelling, portion control, and marketing influence, and are encouraged to reflect on personal lifestyle habits.

Lesson Aims:

Understand what obesity is and why it’s a growing public health crisis in the UK

Explore how food marketing, portion sizes, and hidden sugars contribute to weight gain

Learn how to use the “traffic light” food labelling system to make informed food choices

Evaluate cereal brands and the ethical responsibilities of food manufacturers

Discuss the role of vegetables, diet variety, and the decline in healthy food promotion

Reflect on personal eating habits and simple changes to improve diet and activity levels

Create a school campaign poster to promote healthy eating using key learning points

Perfect for PSHE, Food Technology, or Health Education. Encourages responsible consumer choices, nutrition awareness, and healthy lifestyle planning.