As a runner, I'm pretty aware of what I eat and drink. I try to include as many fruits and vegetables as possible in my diet, and I do track my nutrition on myfitnesspal.com.
My children at home and my students at school are aware of my eating choices; discussing food and exercise is just a way of life to me. I try to show them that moderation is the key to healthy eating, and I try to demonstrate eating to fuel my body rather than bingeing to compensate for an emotional need.
One thing I do with my Blended Rhetoric and Composition class is food blogs. I demonstrate with my post about making butternut squash quesadillas, and then I bring in the quesadillas to share with the class. In my blog post, I write about taste, texture, and nutrition. Sometimes this hits home with the students when it is their turn to write posts and share food, but more often than not, it just gives our class an excuse to eat brownies.
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| Healthy |
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| Not healthy, but oh, so good! |
Different foods provide different kinds of nutrients, and some foods are more nutritious than others. That is the basis of this multi-media lesson from WGBH that teaches your students the fundamentals of nutrition and how essential it is to our health!
The lesson begins with an activity in which students consider two plates of food – one composed of healthy choices and one composed of “less healthy” choices. Students then watch a video about healthy eating habits, and discuss the role of fruits and vegetables in a wholesome diet. Your class will also investigate snacks and learn about the difference between "everyday" and "sometimes" foods.
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| Everyday food |
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| Sometimes food |
Finally, they’ll participate in a hands-on activity that challenges them to make healthy choices while preparing a plate of food for a friend. EXPLORE: http://to.pbs.org/1H4azqZ
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