Minds On
Take care
Consider what would happen to a car if its owner didn’t add gas, wash it, take it for a tune-up, drive it every day, or keep it dry in the garage.
Explore the following images. Which car do you think has been properly maintained? Explain your thinking using specific evidence from the images.
Our bodies are just like these cars. We need to take care of ourselves. By having healthy eating habits and staying physically active, we have more energy, a better self-concept and body image, greater resistance to disease, and better overall health.
Action
You are what you eat!
By eating healthy foods, our bodies get the nutrients we need. Eating healthy helps us be energetic, active, and build stronger bones and muscles. Eating healthy foods helps build concentration and focus at school. It also gives us energy for extracurricular activities like teams and clubs.
Top 10 true or false statements
Try the following ‘Top 10 True and False’ statements about healthy eating habits. If you feel the statement reflects healthy eating habits select ‘True.’ If not, select ‘False.’
When you checked your answers, were you surprised by the information?
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
How can we promote the benefits of healthy eating at school?
Record your thinking using a method of your choice.
Safe practices for preparing food
An important part of following healthy living habits is choosing and preparing the food. When we make a meal, planning ahead of time helps ensure that we will stick to our eating goals. Working in a safe space and following safety rules helps keep us out of harm. What should you be aware of when preparing food for yourself and others?
The following are some things to consider before you begin.
Press each tab to learn more.
Keeping your workspace clean and your guests safe is the best way to eliminate any risks. Food preparation should always be supervised or approved by an adult!
Having a checklist to follow before beginning meal preparation is a good way to get started.
You can use the following checklist to guide you:
Meal Prep Checklist
My checklist
What are two more statements you could add to the checklist? Consider including safety steps for possible food reactions and kitchen injuries.
You can add your two items to the following fillable and printable My Food Prep Checklist document. You can also record your items using another method of your choice.
Stay safe!
Be cautious and handle all equipment carefully when preparing food and using appliances, sharp knives, or utensils. Keep young children away from sharp knives, hot things, and other objects that could cause injury. Wash hands before and after working with food, and keep work surfaces clean.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
If you are preparing a meal for yourself or others, what are some things to be aware of to stay safe?
Record your response using a method of your choice.
Consolidation
Putting it all together
Let’s put all of the information from this learning activity together.
Combine your knowledge of healthy eating habits and personal safety to create an advertisement. Your ad will help other students recognize how they can work together to improve physical and mental health and well-being.
You may use any media form you prefer to create your ad. You can make a poster, a video, an audio recording, or another form of advertisement. Include aspects of both healthy eating and safety practices.
Here is an example to get you started!
A poster that promotes healthy living and an active lifestyle. The title of the poster is “Healthy Living.” It contains tips that people can follow to be healthy. These include walking, sleeping properly, drinking water, mediating, eating fruit and vegetables, resting, not using a smartphone before bed, and playing sports.
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Answer the following questions using a method of your choice.
- Why is healthy eating important for active living?
- How does active living affect the way we eat and the way our bodies use the food we eat?
- How can you promote the benefits of healthy eating and active living at school?
Reflection
As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.
Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.
Discover MoreGet active
Here is a fun way to get active and stay motivated. For every 20 minutes of activity that you complete in a day, fill in one section of the following fillable placemat. It doesn’t matter what kind of activity; it could be playing, walking, rolling, yoga etc. Just get active!
You can use the following fillable and printable Get Active document to track your progress. You can also track your progress in a notebook, on your computer, or using another method of your choice.
