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HEALTHY Schools First Level – Eat Smart, Play Smart Interdisciplinary Learning Project – Get Healthy, Stay Healthy Planning Framework Context for Learning – Healthy Lifestyles Home-School Link Module – Every Day is a Healthy Day Name: _________________________________ Age: __________________ Class: _______________________________________ 1 Every Day is a Healthy Day Contents page Page Activity Page 3 Carbohydrates Page 4 Milk & dairy Page 5 Meat Page 6 Eggs & beans Page 7 Fruit & vegetables 1 Page 8 Fruit & vegetables 2 Page 9 Supermarket to plate Page 10 Different foods, different cultures 2 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 1: Carbohydrates Child’s message Many of our carbohydrates come from plants, some of these being healthier than others. Adult’s message Carbohydrates are an important part of both our child’s and our own diets as they provide us with the energy needed to get through the day. Due to the different processes and types of carbohydrates, some are healthier than others. Whole grain carbohydrates should be eaten more often as they provide our bodies with essential vitamins and give us more bulk to our diet, helping bowl functions. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity. Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task Name the pictures below and select the foods which can be made from these plants. Wheat plant Oat Plant 3 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 2: Milk and Dairy Child’s message While many dairy products come from the milking of a cow there are also many stages which take place to create the foods we buy within the supermarket. Adult’s message As dairy products are such a rich source of calcium, three portions of dairy products each day should be sufficient to meet your body's calcium needs. Try to choose low or reduced fat versions to avoid too much unhealthy saturated fat. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task The milking of a cow can produce many foods; find 5 of these in the word search below. CHEESETUHCDAOPB HRMGSTRIYDEWJLH JEEBUTTERRGHTYF AYA TEDFGUHNBOT ECT MMGTDZHJYGK RFGHIICHKLMAFHU L MY P TL R U M R V E VU D STVERHIKHVNMIRP MWATGCOPYNRUTX 4 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 3: Meat Child’s message The meats we eat generally all come from some type of animal. While the meat starts off as one thing we can use it to make lots of different types of food. Adult’s message Meat is a source of protein, an essential part of our daily diet aiding the process of growth and repair. Although some religions and diets may not allow meat and fish an alternate protein should be used such as eggs and beans. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task Match the meat to the animal. 5 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 4: Eggs and Beans Child’s message Eggs and beans are a food group which combines both plants and animals our two main food sources. While one comes from an animal and the other from a plant both are used within the body to help us grow. Adult’s message Eggs and beans are an alternative protein to meat and fish which aids growth and repair. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task Put the following cooking instructions in order by numbering the steps to cook an omelette. __ Add milk __ Serve of plate __ Take 2 eggs and crack them into a mixing bowl __ Add any other ingredients such as, cheese, peppers, onion, mushroom __ Pour the egg and milk mixture into a pre heated frying pan __ Whisk the milk and eggs until fluffy __ Cook for roughly 3 minutes then put in grill for a further 2 to 3 minutes 6 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 5: Fruit and Vegetables 1 Child’s message The fruits and vegetables we buy in the supermarket have often travelled many miles to make it onto our shelves. Growing these foods takes time and preparation by framers all over the world. Adult’s message Although fruit and vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals, many of these essential nutrients can be easily destroyed by heat when cooking and during food preparation. When cooking vegetables, try steaming, microwaving or poaching rather than boiling. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature:_______________________________________ Take home task Name a fruit or vegetable starting with each letter of the following countries; Example America Spain ---------------------------------------------- Apple ---------------------------------------------- Germany ----------------------------------------------- Brazil ------------------------------------------------ France ----------------------------------------------- Canada ------------------------------------------------ Portugal ------------------------------------------------ 7 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 6: Fruit and Vegetables 2 Child’s message To help us to stay healthy it is important that we try to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day Adult’s message It is important for our young people eat a wide variety of different fruits and veg each day. Eating a range of different colours helps to ensure variety Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task Draw a colourful picture of a fruit basket that should include as many different colours of fruit and veg as possible for someone From _______________________ To _________________________ 8 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 7: Supermarket to Plate Child’s message When shopping in the supermarket many of our decisions are influenced by other people such as advertisers and peers. Today many people choose to go for the less healthy option of frozen foods, however we should aim to buy fresh and cook from scratch. Adult’s message Fresh produce has less additives and more nutrients than processed foods. While these may seem like the easier and cheaper option buying fresh can actually mean buying less often. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task Sit down with whoever does the shopping and help write part of the weekly shopping list. Once the list is finished you should take this with you to the supermarket and help collect the items. Shopping List Items Needed Used To Make 9 Every Day is a Healthy Day Take home activity sheet 8: Different Foods, Different Cultures Child’s message The foods we eat can often be influenced by the country we live in, the religion we have or our cultural habits. Adult’s message Culture and religion can have a major influence on our diets. It is important to be aware that many of our eating habits can be affected by events such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. While these are one off events impacted by our culture it is important to maintain healthy choices throughout. Please sign below to show that you have worked with your child on this activity Adult's signature: _______________________________________ Take home task Complete the following sentences. 1. Pork is forbidden in the ………..……………… religion. 2. During the month of ………………… Americans eat Turkey to celebrate Thanks Giving. 3. The Hindu religion does not allow meat, eggs and ……………………… 4. Paella is a food commonly eaten in ………………………….. 5. Haggis, neeps and tatties is a traditional meal within ……………………. 10