Global Goal 2
Healthy Choices, Healthy Bodies
Global Goal 2-Healthy Choices, Healthy Bodies
Day 1: My Plate and the 5 Food Groups
What is "My Plate?"
Find out what my plate is and how it helps us make sure we are getting the right foods to fuel our bodies.
5 Food Groups
What are the 5 food groups? Find out different foods we can eat to fill our plates!
Slide 1.pdfLearn more about My Plate and the 5 food groups with these reading passages.
Slide 1.pdfShow what you learned. Food Group Sort. Sort the foods. Color the ones that you would eat from each food group.
Slide 1.pdfUsing your food choices from the food group sort, create your own healthy, balanced meal.
Connect to Literature. Listen to the story "Jack and the Hungry Giant". Use the template below to sort the food the giant eats and create a healthy meal for him to enjoy.
Jack-Hungry-Giant-MyPlate-Book.pdfResources for "Jack and the Hungry Giant"
HealthyEatingNutritionWhatsInYourLunchbox.pdfWhat's in your lunchbox?
First, research the recommended daily value of sugar. Next, using the picture provided (or researching foods on your own as a challenge). Find the sugar amounts for foods in your lunch box. Does your list of foods fit into the recommended daily value?
Sugary Drink Experiment https://feelslikehomeblog.com/2016/06/what-do-sugary-drinks-do-to-your-teeth-kids-science-experiment/
See what sugary drinks do to your teeth in this simple experiment
Day 2: Nutritionists and Fitness Instructors
Introducing...The Big Bad Wolf!
We all know The Big Bad Wolf. You know, the sneaky wolf that loves to chase little pigs! The Big Bad Wolf had his annual check-up with his doctor last week. Let's just say...the doctor was not happy. The Big Bad Wolf has not been making healthy choices to fuel his body and aside from chasing the 3 little pigs, he spends most of his time watching TV and playing video games. The doctor suggested he find a nutritionist and fitness instructor to help him get into shape. This is where you come in! The next few days you will help The Big Bad Wolf get into the best shape of his life!
What is a Nutritionist?
Watch this video to find out what a nutritionist does to help people stay healthy.
What does a fitness instructor do?
Did you know that fitness instructors do not just work in neighborhood gyms? Watch this video to learn more about fitness instructors that work with the FBI!
Find out more!
This video talks about the education a nutritionist needs, how much a nutritionist makes, and where a nutritionist works.
Find out more!
Find out more about what it means to be a fitness instructor. What education do you need? What are the job duties? How much would you make?
Slide 1.pdfTake what you've learned from the above videos and create a classified ad to find a nutritionist and a fitness instructor for The Big Bad Wolf. Which job would you rather do?
Slide 1.pdfLet's face it...The Big Bad Wolf is not thrilled to start a nutrition and fitness plan. It's going to take a lot of convincing to make him agree to these big changes. Write a letter telling The Big Bad Wolf why he should take on this new fitness challenge. How can you motivate him to participate?
Slide 1.pdfRead and find out more about what a nutritionist is and why it is important to exercise.
Fun Experiments
Find out how the body uses acid to break down the food we eat in this fun activity. What foods do you think would be harder for the stomach to break down?
Find out which of your favorite snack foods are the "greasiest" by following this experiment. Which of your favorite snack foods seemed to have a lot of "grease" in them?
Day 3: Nutrition and Fitness Plans for The Big Bad Wolf
This video explains how we can make a healthy plate of food. Take what you've learned from the video and previous videos to help you develop a healthy eating plan for The Big Bad Wolf
Before creating a fitness plan for The Big Bad Wolf, learn more about endurance and stamina. Remember, the only activity The Big Bad Wolf is used to, is chasing those little pigs around. What fun activities can you find online to help The Big Bad Wolf increase his endurance and strength?
Slide 1.pdfRead to find out more about the "Let's Move!" program
Slide 1.pdfResearch some fun fitness activities to add to The Big Bad Wolf's fitness plan (research on your own or use some of the fun videos below) remember, to build endurance the Big Bad Wolf needs to start off slow and then slowly increase his intensity each week.
Slide 1.pdfTake what you've learned about healthy eating and create a weekly meal plan for the Big Bad Wolf.
Slide 1.pdfThe Big Bad Wolf will definitely need some reminders and motivation throughout his journey to become a healthier wolf. Create a visual reminder that The Big Bad Wolf can keep on his refrigerator to remind him what he can and cannot "wolf down".
Get your body moving with these fun family fitness videos!
Family Fun Cardio Workout
Super Mario Workout
Zumba Workout
Disney Workout!
Day 4 and 5: Tracking The Big Bad Wolf's Progress
Slide 1.pdfTracking Scenario Cards
Now that you've created a fitness and nutrition plan for The Big Bad Wolf, it's time to see how he did. Use these scenario cards to see how The Big Bad Wolf does each week. Please note: you may have to adjust your plans based on what the wolf is doing each week. Also, check out some of the fun projects you can do to help the wolf along the way.
Slide 1.pdfTracking Charts
Track The Big Bad Wolf's progress using these three charts. Please note: the endurance chart and bench press chart are bar graphs and the weight loss chart is a line graph.
Eating nails for breakfast?!
Slide 1.pdfApply what you've learned
Now that you've learned so much about health and nutrition, set some goals for you and your family.