Year 12

Year 12 have been completing a unit on teenagers with high energy needs.
This has been a good topic to be studying especially with so much focus on the Olympics
We have had Lance Taylor and Mitch McRae our Sports Activator come and speak to the class about their training and how they balance this with work and study commitments . They also discussed the foods they eat for training and events to ensure they have sufficient energy.
We prepared a number of recipes that would be suitable for high energy needs and discussed the nutrients they supply and functions they have in the body.

Creamy bacon and mushroom pasta
serves 4
300g spaghetti
4 lean bacon rashers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g button mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp cornflour
375ml can CARNATION Light &
Creamy Evaporated Milk
2 spring onions, sliced
freshly ground pepper
Step 1: Cook pasta following the
packet directions.
Step 2: Heat a non-stick pan. Add
bacon and garlic and cook, stirring for
2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and
cook, stirring for a further 2-3 mins.
Step 3: Place cornflour in a small
bowl and gradually add 1/4 cup of
the evaporated milk, stirring
until smooth.
Step 4: Add remaining evaporated
milk to pan then gradually add the
cornflour mixture, stirring constantly.
Bring to the boil, stirring.
Step 5: Add spring onions and
simmer for one minute, stirring.
Season with pepper before tossing
through the drained pasta.

This meal provides carbohydrate from the pasta needed for energy. 
Bacon provides protein needed for muscle repair and maintenance
Carnation milk provides more protein and calcium needed for strong bones and teeth.

MILO banana smoothie
serves 2
2 cups milk
1 banana, roughly chopped
2 tbsp natural yoghurt
1/2 cup of MILO
Ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in blender
until thick and creamy. Pour into
serving glasses. If desired, sprinkle
with MILO.
So what’s in a glass of MILO?
Calcium – for healthy teeth & bones.
Vitamin A – for healthy skin & eyes.
Vitamin B1 – releases energy and
improves the functioning of the
nervous system.
Vitamin C – for antioxidant function.
Essential minerals – to help kids grow
up strong and healthy.
Malt extract – for energy-producing
carbohydrates.
These recipes provide a perfect balance of nutrients for someone with high energy needs.