🌿 Part 1: Understanding Hauora and Nutrition

1. What does the Māori concept of hauora mean?

2. List the four dimensions of hauora:

a) Taha _____________ (Physical wellbeing)

b) Taha _____________ (Mental/emotional wellbeing)

c) Taha _____________ (Social wellbeing)

d) Taha _____________ (Spiritual wellbeing)

3. How does nutrition connect to hauora? Explain in 2-3 sentences:

👤 Part 2: Personal Factors Influencing Nutrition

4. Which of the following are personal factors that influence your food choices? (Check all that apply)

Your knowledge about healthy eating

Your religious or cultural beliefs

Your personal values (e.g., environmental concerns)

Your taste preferences

Your family's income

Government food regulations

5. Reflect on your own eating habits. What personal beliefs or values influence what you choose to eat?

👥 Part 3: Interpersonal Factors - Whānau, Vā, and Peer Pressure

6. What does the Māori concept of "vā" refer to?

Traditional Māori food

The space and relationships between people

A type of cooking method

Government health policies

7. Give three examples of how whānau (family) might influence someone's nutrition choices:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

c) _________________________________________________

8. Describe a situation where peer pressure might negatively affect a young person's eating habits:

9. How can whānau and friends positively support healthy eating? List three ways:

🏛️ Part 4: Societal Factors

10. Match each societal factor with its example:

1. Government laws

2. Media influence

3. Iwi structures

4. Cultural norms

A. Food advertising on social media

B. Traditional kai practices and sustainable food

C. Sugar taxes and food safety regulations

D. Community expectations about meal sharing

11. How might food advertising on television and social media negatively influence young people's nutrition choices?

12. Give an example of how iwi or hapū might promote healthy nutrition in their communities:

🧠 Part 5: Synthesis and Reflection

13. Create a mind map showing how Personal, Interpersonal, and Societal factors influence YOUR nutrition. Include at least 2 examples for each category:

14. Which factor (Personal, Interpersonal, or Societal) do you think has the strongest influence on young people's eating habits in New Zealand? Explain your reasoning:

15. After learning about these factors, what is one thing you will think about differently when making food choices? How does this connect to your overall hauora?

📊 Part 6: Case Study Analysis

16. Read this scenario: Aroha is a Year 11 student who loves traditional Māori kai like kumara and fish, which her nan cooks for whānau gatherings. However, at school, her friends often buy fast food for lunch and pressure her to join them. She's also influenced by fitness influencers on Instagram who promote expensive protein shakes. Her family has a limited budget for groceries.

a) Identify one Personal factor affecting Aroha's nutrition:

b) Identify one Interpersonal factor affecting Aroha's nutrition:

c) Identify one Societal factor affecting Aroha's nutrition:

d) What advice would you give Aroha to help her make positive nutrition choices while respecting all these influences?