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Nutrition Scavenger Hunt

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Nutrition Scavenger Hunt

Nutrition and healthy foods illustration

🎯 Success Criteria

By the end of this activity, I can:

Identify key food groups and essential nutrients

Find accurate nutrition information from trusted websites

Explain the health benefits of different nutrients

Write clear summaries using my own words

Think critically about food marketing and dietary trends

🔍 Research Hunt: Food Groups & Nutrients

Instructions: Use the trusted nutrition websites provided by your teacher to research each food group. Work individually or with a partner.

1. CARBOHYDRATES

What are carbohydrates? ________________________________

List 3 common foods rich in carbohydrates:

• _________________ • _________________ • _________________

Main health benefits: ________________________________

2. PROTEINS

What are proteins? ________________________________

List 3 common foods rich in proteins:

• _________________ • _________________ • _________________

Main health benefits: ________________________________

3. HEALTHY FATS

What are healthy fats? ________________________________

List 3 foods with healthy fats:

• _________________ • _________________ • _________________

Main health benefits: ________________________________

4. VITAMINS & MINERALS

Choose ONE vitamin or mineral to research:

I chose: _________________ Found in these foods: _________________

Why is it important for my body?

💭 Critical Thinking & Summary

5. What is one common myth or misconception about healthy eating that you discovered?
6. How might food marketing influence teenagers' food choices? Give one example.
7. SUMMARY: Choose your most interesting food group or nutrient. Write 3-4 sentences explaining why it's important, good food sources, and one interesting fact you learned.
8. Research New Zealand's current dietary guidelines for teenagers. List 2 specific recommendations:

Recommendation 1: ________________________________

Recommendation 2: ________________________________

Dyslexia-friendly option: Record your findings as a voice memo instead of writing.

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