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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: _______________________________________
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Every Day is a Healthy Day
Contents page
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Activity
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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activity
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Take home task
The milking of a cow can produce many foods; find 5 of these in the word
search below.
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JEEBUTTERRGHTYF
AYA TEDFGUHNBOT
ECT MMGTDZHJYGK
RFGHIICHKLMAFHU
L MY P TL R U M R V E VU D
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MWATGCOPYNRUTX
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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.
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activity
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Take home task
Match the meat to the animal.
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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.
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activity
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Take home task
Put the following cooking instructions in order by numbering the steps to cook
an omelette.
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Add milk
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Serve of plate
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Take 2 eggs and crack them into a mixing bowl
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Add any other ingredients such as, cheese, peppers, onion, mushroom
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Pour the egg and milk mixture into a pre heated frying pan
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Whisk the milk and eggs until fluffy
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Cook for roughly 3 minutes then put in grill for a further 2 to 3 minutes
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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.
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activity
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Take home task
Name a fruit or vegetable starting with each letter of the following countries;
Example
America
Spain
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Apple
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Germany
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Brazil
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France
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Canada
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Portugal
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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
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activity
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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 _________________________
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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.
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activity
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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
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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.
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activity
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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 …………………….
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