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Hauora and Nutrition Introduction

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Hauora and Nutrition Introduction

Read the scenario and use the information in the nutrition snapshot to explore how food can influence different dimensions of hauora. Nutrition is one influence on wellbeing; access to kai, culture, preferences and other circumstances matter too.

Scenario: planning kai for a busy day

Arjun has a full day of study and sport. She packs a wholegrain sandwich with egg and salad, an apple, and a bottle of water. At lunchtime, she eats with friends. Her family often prepares meals together at the weekend, including foods that connect them with their culture. This is one example, not a single ideal menu for everyone: people’s nutrition needs and food access differ.

Hauora dimension

A possible connection with kai

Taha tinana — physical wellbeing

Food provides energy and nutrients for body functions and activity.

Taha hinengaro — mental and emotional wellbeing

Hunger, hydration and meal routines may influence mood or concentration.

Taha whānau — social wellbeing

Preparing or sharing kai can create opportunities for connection.

Taha wairua — spiritual wellbeing

Food practices can express values, identity, culture and connection.

Explore the connections

1.Which option names all four dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā, a model of hauora?

Taha tinana, taha hinengaro, taha whānau and taha wairua
Taha tinana, taha whenua, taha whānau and taha kai
Taha hinengaro, taha kura, taha wairua and taha tinana
Taha whānau, taha mahi, taha whenua and taha hinengaro

2.Match each hauora dimension with the most direct example. Each dimension is used once.

Taha tinana
Taha hinengaro
Taha whānau
Taha wairua

A regular meal may help someone feel focused during study.
A traditional food practice helps someone feel connected to culture and identity.
Preparing dinner together gives family members time to connect.
Kai provides energy for physical activity.

3.Arjun chooses an apple and water to take to sport. Name one possible taha tinana benefit and one reason not to assume this food choice affects every person in exactly the same way.

4.True or false: If someone eats nutritious food, their mental wellbeing is guaranteed to be good.

TrueFalse

5.Using the scenario, explain one way Arjun’s lunch routine could support taha hinengaro. Use cautious language such as “may” or “could”.

6.A family prepares a culturally meaningful meal together. Identify two dimensions of hauora that could be supported and explain how each might be involved.

7.Complete the sentence: Hauora is holistic because it considers dimensions of wellbeing, which can one another.

8.A classmate says, “Everyone should eat exactly the same foods to be healthy.” Write a more thoughtful response that recognises at least two reasons people’s food choices may differ.

9.A student wants to bring lunch but has limited food available at home this week. Give one respectful way a school or community could support their wellbeing without blaming the student.

10.In a short paragraph, explain why nutrition can be connected to more than physical wellbeing. Use two dimensions of hauora and one example from the scenario or nutrition snapshot.