Healthy Eating for Kids

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Objective

I can plan a nutritious snack for a child aged 2-13, following Canada's Food Guide recommendations.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

12 questions

1

According to the video, what are three benefits of healthy eating beyond physical energy?

2

List the food groups mentioned in the video as part of a healthy diet.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the food groups mentioned in the video, plan a nutritious snack for a child that includes whole grains, protein, and fruit. List the ingredients and explain which food group each ingredient belongs to. Imagine a child enjoys yogurt. Plan a nutritious snack that includes yogurt and at least one other food group mentioned in the video. List the ingredients and explain which food group each ingredient belongs to. The video mentions the importance of vegetables. Plan a nutritious snack that includes vegetables and at least one other food group mentioned in the video. List the ingredients and explain which food group each ingredient belongs to.

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