Healthy Eating Exploration
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Healthy Eating Exploration
Week 2 – Food Groups: What our bodies need (WALT)
WALT: Identify food groups and choose foods that give energy, support growth, and provide vitamins and calcium.
Success criteria: I can name 4 food groups, match foods to their job, and plan a wholegrain wrap with protein and veg.
Differentiation: Provide photo cards, read-aloud support, and extra time. Break tasks into small steps.
Extension: Research a plant-based protein to add to the wrap and note benefits.
Dyslexia-friendly: Use coloured mats and short sentences; key words in bold.
Week 3 – Hauora Focus: Kai and our wellbeing (WALT)
WALT: Describe how healthy eating supports taha tinana, hinengaro, wairua and whānau.
Success criteria: I can link a food or habit to one dimension of hauora and set a simple hauora goal.
Differentiation: Use emotion–energy scales with visuals, provide sentence starters, offer one-on-one support during mindful tasting.
Extension: Create a 1-week hydration plan (infused water ideas) and track mood/energy changes.
Dyslexia-friendly: Use large font labels, icons for each hauora dimension, and allow responses in bullet points.
Week 4 – Reading Labels and Making Choices (WALT)
WALT: Use labels, Health Star Ratings and sugar teaspoons to compare foods and pick a healthier choice.
Success criteria: I can read a label to find sugar and fat, compare two products, and suggest a lower-sugar alternative.
Differentiation: Provide sample labels with highlighted numbers, calculators for conversions, and clear traffic-light cards.
Extension: Design and write a short comparison of two muesli bars with a simple poster to persuade someone to choose the lower-sugar option.
Dyslexia-friendly: Use high-contrast labels, short sentences, and allow oral explanations.
Word Search Activity
Find the following words related to food groups and nutrition:
Words to find: Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Fiber, Calcium, Hydration
| C | A | R | B | O | H | Y | D | R | A |
| P | R | O | T | E | I | N | F | I | B |
| V | I | T | A | M | I | N | S | O | C |
| M | I | N | E | R | A | L | S | A | L |
| F | A | T | S | H | A | T | I | O | N |
| F | I | B | E | R | H | A | T | I | O |
| C | A | L | C | I | U | M | H | A | O |
| H | Y | D | R | A | T | I | O | N | O |
Nutrition Labels Activity
Look at the nutrition labels provided and answer the questions below:
| Label | Sugar (g) | Fat (g) | Serving Size (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Label 1 | 10 | 5 | 30 |
| Label 2 | 8 | 3 | 25 |
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