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Physical and Health Education: Eating Habits

Big Idea (6): Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Big Idea (5): Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle

Content (6): influences on food choices:

  • access to locally grown food

  • access to seasonal foods

  • family traditions

  • personal taste and texture preferences

  • culture celebrations

  • differing options in various settings (e.g., school, home, community)

Content (5): food choices to support active lifestyles and overall health:

include:

  • local and seasonal foods

  • whole foods

  • foods that are part of our culture and family traditions

  • foods that are part of our celebrations and community gatherings

  • foods that provide us with enjoyment, comfort and energy

Curricular Competency (5): Healthy and Active Living: Analyze and describe the connections between eating, physical activity, and mental well-being

Curricular Competency (6): Healthy and Active Living: Explore and plan food choices to support personal health and well-being

First Peoples Principles of Learning: Learning is reflective

What are foods?

Food Preferences

Local Food

Seasonal Food

Cultural Food

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