CHOOSING HEALTHIER FOODS For Grade 3 to 4 students By Charmaine Anneth Go & Elena Mae Bustamante This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
OBJECTIVE At the end of this learning object, you should be able to identify and choose healthier foods over unhealthy foods.
DO YOU REMEMBER? Your knowledge of the basic food groups would help you succeed in this adventure. If you feel like reviewing, go ahead and come back when you're ready :) READY? Click the button READY!
Are they salty? Are they sweet? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE FOODS? Are they greasy?
Are they tasteless? Are they green and leafy? WHAT FOODS DO YOU NOT LIKE? Are they bitter?
What you like may be bad for you! Not all delicious foods are good for you. DID YOU KNOW? What you not like may be good for you! Let's find out! :)
Have you ever wondered which foods are better? Bread Cookies Pizza
Have you ever wondered whether they are HEALTHY or UNHEALTHY?
They help you GROW. They are GOOD for your body. HEALTHY FOODS They make you become STRONG.
What kind of foods are healthy? Vegetables Fruits Lean Meat, Nuts and Legumes Whole Grains Dairy
Healthier Foods contain Less oil Less salt Less sugar No preservatives More nutrients
What are some HEALTHY foods?
FRUITS They contain lots of vitamins and minerals!
VEGETABLES Like fruits, they provide numerous health benefits!
CHICKEN SOUP Unlike fried chicken, chicken soup contains less oil. Plus, vegetables make it more nutritious!
What are some UNHEALTHY foods?
CHIPS Chips are high on salt and low on nutrients. They are oily, too!
CANDIES Candies are high on sugar and low on nutrients. They can cause damage to your teeth, too!
SOFTDRINKS They are high on sugar and low on nutrients.
Now that we know what HEALTHY and UNHEALTHY foods are, let's put your knowledge to the test!
What you should do: Examine the 2 foods displayed. Which one is HEALTHIER? Click the image of the healthier food! READY? Let's go!
Which food is HEALTHIER? Bread Pizza
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Pizza is high on salt and oils! The example does not have veggies and is topped with lots of meat, too! TIP: Choose whole wheat bread over white bread. This way you get more fiber and less salt and sugar
Fruits Candies Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Candies are high on sugar and low on nutrients. They can cause damage to your teeth, too! Fruits are healthier because they give you lots of vitamins and minerals.
Softdrinks Orange Juice Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good For every cup of softdrinks, you get 10 spoons of sugar! That's more than what your body needs! Fruit juices are healthier because they contain lots of vitamins and minerals.
Chicken Nuggets Roasted Chicken Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Chicken nuggets contain preservatives and too much oil from frying. Roasted chicken is healthier because it has less oil and comes with some vegetables!
Nuts Chips Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Chips are high on salt and low on nutrients. They are oily, too! Nuts are healthier because they give you protein that helps you grow. Plus, they contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals that's good for you.
Mixed Fruits Creamy Fruit Salad Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Mixed fruits is healthier than fruit salad. The cream in fruit salad gives you extra unnecessary fats!
Homecooked Noodles Instant Noodles Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Instant noodles are high on preservatives, salt, and oil! Homecooked noodles allows you to choose ingredients and add colorful vegetables!
Hamburger Tuna Sandwich Which food is HEALTHIER?
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YOU ARE CORRECT! Very Good Hamburgers are full of fatty meat, salt, and oils! Eat tuna sandwich instead. It has protein and minerals. Have it with vegetables and wheat bread!
CONGRATULATIONS! You have completed the test! What we learned: HEALTHY FOODS are good for your body because they help you grow and become strong. Healthy foods contain less salt, sugar, and oil. They have no preservatives but have lots of nutrients.
This is NOT the END! From now on, you must CHOOSE HEALTHIER FOODS!
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