Guar gum, annatto, fructose … foreign language? No, you’ve had them for lunch! The Chews Wisely educational activity kit gives your students the tools necessary to understand what’s in their food and to make wise food choices. Through activities, experiments, games, and worksheets, your students learn:
- which nutrients help them to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
- how the Canada Food Guide helps them balance their diet
- how to interpret the Nutrition Facts found on food labels
- why food additives and preservatives are found in foods
- how to plan healthy meals and set reasonable goals for a healthy life
- why daily exercise is important in maintaining good health
This kit links to curriculum requirements in science and technology, social sciences, health and physical education, language, mathematics, and the arts.
Program Details
AGRICULTURE
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Grade Level:
Grade 5 (Ontario), Elementary Cycle 3 (Quebec).
Program Location
At Your School
Online
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- View other programs for: Grade 5 (Ontario) or Elementary Cycle 3 (Quebec)