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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

Write clear summaries of my findings

Think critically about food marketing and dietary trends

🔍 Research Hunt

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

1. Carbohydrates

What are carbohydrates? ________________________________

List 3 common foods rich in carbohydrates:

• _________________ • _________________ • _________________

Main health benefit: ___________________________________

2. Proteins

What are proteins? ____________________________________

List 3 common foods rich in proteins:

• _________________ • _________________ • _________________

Main health benefit: ___________________________________

3. Healthy Fats

What are healthy fats? ________________________________

List 3 foods containing healthy fats:

• _________________ • _________________ • _________________

Main health benefit: ___________________________________

4. Vitamins and Minerals

Choose ONE vitamin or mineral to research:

I chose: _____________ Found in: _______________________

Why is it important? ___________________________________

5. Critical Thinking

Which food group do you think is most misunderstood? Why?

✍️ Summary and Reflection

6. Choose your most interesting finding and write a summary (3-4 sentences):

Sentence starters to help you:

• "A key nutrient is..."

• "This nutrient helps the body by..."

• "Foods high in this nutrient include..."

• "An interesting fact I learned is..."

7. How could this nutrition knowledge help you make better food choices?
8. Extension Activity (Advanced Learners):

Research one current dietary trend (e.g., plant-based eating, low-carb diets). On the back of this sheet or a separate paper, explain:

What the trend involves

Potential benefits and risks

How it relates to New Zealand dietary guidelines

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