nutrition month 2014

Inspiring Healthy Meals

Nutrition Month 2014 School Resource Guide

Nutrition Services

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Developed by Registered Dietitians Nutrition Services

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February, 2014 Dear School Partner,

RE: Nutrition Month 2014 Spring is just around the corner and we would like to remind you that March is Nutrition Month! This national campaign gives Registered Dietitians the opportunity to promote healthy eating messages to the Canadian public. This years theme across Alberta Health Services is Inspiring Healthy Meals. Alberta Health Services (AHS) dietitians have compiled information relevant for school aged children and youth. Information related to the Nutrition Month theme as well as curriculum related highlights of two new resources; Cooking Club Manual and Sugar Shocker Kit have been included. These two new resources can be found at http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9597.asp Thank You! Thank you for your ongoing support of Nutrition Month and we hope your school community learns more about Inspiring Healthy Meals! If you have any questions about this resource package or information regarding Nutrition Month, please contact: [email protected] Read on for ideas and resources to help your school promote Nutrition Month.

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Table of Contents Nutrition Month 2014

Section Page

Suggested Handouts and Websites 5

School Newsletter 6

Lesson Plans (Kindergarten to Grade 9) 7

New AHS Resources (Cooking Club Manual, Sugar Shocker Kit) 12

PA Announcements 17

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Suggested Websites and Handouts

Here is a list of websites and handouts to help promote Nutrition Month 2014 in your school or classroom.

Nutrition Month 2014 in Alberta: Inspiring Healthy Meals!

Websites AHS School Nutrition website

Visit the healthyeatingstartshere.ca website for a list of nutrition education resources that align with the Comprehensive School Health Model, Alberta Education Curriculum, the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, and Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide. Grocery shopping the Healthy Way This handout provides tips to families on becomein healthy shoppers by planning ahead, reading food labels, and making a healthy shopping list. Found at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-grocery-shopping.pdf Quick and Easy Meals This handout provides tips to families to plan, purchase, prepare, and pack healthy meals. Includes a weekly menu planner. Found at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-quick-and-easy-meals.pdf Healthy Snacking This handout provides tips to families on making healthy snack choices. Found at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-healthy-snacking.pdf Eat Together This Alberta Milk resource provides tips, shopping lists and quick recipes to help families enjoy eating together. Found at: http://moreaboutmilk.com/downloads/resources_pdf/ABMilk%20EatTogether%202009.pdf Sample Menu Planner and Grocery List Found at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/PatientsFamilies/if-pf-nfs-menu-planner-grocery-list.pdf

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Newsletter Nutrition Month 2014 Inspiring Healthy Meals Cooking and Eating Together: Building Healthy Habits Learning how to cook helps kids develop healthy eating habits, increases self-confidence and teaches life skills. Eating meals as a family can lead to healthier choices, cost savings and a chance to spend time together. Try some of these tips for cooking and eating together Plan together: Planning ahead for meals may decrease costs and makes shopping and preparing much easier. Give everyone in the family a chance to choose some favorite meals and recipes. You may even want to create a family recipe binder to make planning easier. Go to http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/PatientsFamilies/if-pf-nfs-menu-planner-grocery-list.pdf for a sample menu planner and grocery list. Prepare together: Keep things simple so the whole family can help prepare meals. Younger kids can: - find ingredients in the fridge or cupboards - measure ingredients - stir ingredients together - wash vegetables and fruit Older kids can - peel and chop vegetables and fruit - help bake, broil or saut, with supervision - grate cheese - open canned items

Create together: Create-it-yourself meals are a great idea for family meals. Try do-it-yourself, tortilla, pizza, omelet or leftover nights. Everyone can help prepare the ingredients and then customize their own personal portion. This way everyone can enjoy their own version of a family favorite. Having ingredients prepared ahead of time can make this a quick meal night.

Eat together: Eating the meals you have prepared together improves a familys eating habits and can help develop a strong sense of belonging for families. Eating together may mean being flexible with when and where you eat but it is well worth the effort. Avoid electronics and phones during meal times and focus on enjoying the meal and talking together. Clean up together: Get everyone involved in clean up. This is also a great time to prepare school lunches for the next day, teaching children how to build simple and healthy meals

Cooking with kids can be fun and easy. If you get your kids cooking now, chances are they will continue this habit as they grow older. For more information about healthy eating for school age children, visit: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/2914.asp

Be sure to supervise kids meal

preparation

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Lesson Plans (Kindergarten to Grade 9)

The following lesson plans coordinate with the 2014 Nutrition Month theme in Alberta of Inspiring Healthy Meals! They align with Alberta Education's Health and Life Skills Curriculum Outcomes for Kindergarten to Grade 9 and can be accessed by the link: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/2918.asp Kindergarten http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-nr-kit-k.pdf

Lesson Plan Suggested Curriculum

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My Favourite Healthy Foods Placemat Objective: To have students be creative while keeping Canadas

Food Guide in mind.

W-K.5 19

Breakfast Discussion Objective: To have students learn about the importance of having

breakfast everyday and learn what a healthy breakfast incorporates.

W-K.5 21

Designer Cereal Box Objective: To have students explore the importance of having

breakfast everyday. W-K.5 22

I Choose Healthy Snacks Objective: To have students learn about selecting healthy snacks.

W-K.5 23-24

Snack Talk Objective: To have students learn about healthy snacks.

W-K.5 25

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Lesson Plans (continued) Grade 1 (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-nr-kit-gr1.pdf) Lesson Plan Suggested

Curriculum Link

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Breakfast Express Objectives: Students will develop an awareness of the importance

of breakfast and provide them with the opportunity to experience new foods. To give parents/guardians feedback on their childrens breakfast preferences.

W-1.5, R-1.1 18-20

Snack Talk Objective: To have students learn about healthy snacks.

W-1.5 22

Family Food Choices Objective: To have students think of family food favourites and

discuss how having those favourites makes their family unique.

R-1.9, L-1.2 25-26

Grade 2 (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-nr-kit-gr2.pdf)

Lesson Plan Suggested

Curriculum Link

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Food Guide Treasure Hunt Objective: To have students learn how to make balanced meals,

keeping Canadas Food Guide in mind.

W-2.5 15

Breakfast Discussion Objective: To have students learn about the importance of having

breakfast everyday and learn what a healthy breakfast incorporates.

W-2.5 18

A Balanced Breakfast Objective: To have students discuss the importance of breakfast,

and to encourage them to use their creativity to come up with a variety of breakfast choices.

W-2.5 19-20

Snack in A Box Objective: To have students learn how to make healthy snacks,

keeping Canadas Food Guide in mind.

W-2.5 23

Snack Attack Objective: To have students practice making healthy snacks.

W-2.5 24-25

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Lesson Plans (continued) Grade 3 (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-nr-kit-gr3.pdf)


Curriculum Link

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Meal Planning with Canadas Food Guide Objective: To have students demonstrate their knowledge of

Canadas Food Guide by planning meals for a variety of situations.

W-3.2, W-3.5 11-12

Grocery Bag Game Objective: To have students practice grocery shopping for foods

to make a balanced meal.

W-3.2, W-3.5 13

Snack Attack Objective: To have students practice making healthy snacks.

W-3.2, W-3.5 14-15

Breakfast Facts Objective: To get students thinking about breakfast, how

important it is and what it means.

W-3.2, W-3.5 17



Curriculum Link

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Food Guide Charades Objective: To challenge students knowledge of Canadas Food

Guide. Concepts of meal planning and combination foods are also addressed.

W-4.5 13-17

Using Your Imagination Objective: To have students practice meal planning for different

situations.

W-4.5 26-27

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Lesson Plans (continued) Grade 5 (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-nr-kit-gr5.pdf) Lesson Plan Suggested

Curriculum Link

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Food Journal Objective: To have students keep a record of vegetables and fruit

they eat, so they can assess their eating habits, and then compare their results to Canadas Food Guides minimum recommendation of 6 servings per day for 9 13 years old.

W-5.5 28-29

Classroom Cookbook Objective: To have students explore favorite recipes of the class

W-5.5 30



Curriculum Link

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Whats the Serving Size? Objective: To have students become familiar with serving sizes

for different foods.

W-6.5 26-28



Curriculum Link

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Choosing Foods Objective: To have students think about why they select particular

foods and do not select other foods, and to have students examine the importance of these decisions.

W-7.1, W-7.5 8-9

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Lesson Plans (continued)



Curriculum Link

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Breaking The Fast Objective: This activity allows students to review some of the

reasons why people often skip breakfast; create healthy breakfast ideas; develop goals for improving/maintaining good breakfast eating habits.

W-8.1, W-8.5 12-13

Vegetable and Fruit Challenge Objective: To have students think about vegetables and fruit.

Students are to review their current habits, discuss why vegetables and fruit are important, and make goals to improve or maintain their current habits.

W-8.1, W-8.5 16-18



Curriculum Link

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Try Your Skills at Meal Planning Objective: To challenge students to plan meals for three different

teenagers with varying nutritional demands.

W-9.5 9-12

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New AHS School Resources: Cooking Club Manual and Sugar Shocker Kit The following pages provide information on two new resources: Cooking Club Manual and Sugar Shocker Kit which can be found at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9597.asp Highlights of the purpose and outcome of these resources are listed to assist teachers in determining if they wish to use these resources to help meet the Health and Life Skills Curriculum Outcomes for Kindergarten to Grade 9.

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Cooking Club Manual Lesson: Suggested

Curriculum Link:

Purpose and outcomes:

Lesson 1 W-K.2 W-1.2

Teaches students the basics of cooking: kitchen and food safety Students will be able to identify the importance of washing hands

Lesson 2 W-2.5, W-3.5 W-7.1 W-8.5

Teaches students about healthy food choices found in Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide. Students will gain a better understanding of healthy food choices from Canadas Food Guide and will be able to assign foods to correct food groups in Canadas Food Guide. Students will reflect on their own eating patterns and compare it to the recommendations outlined in Canadas Food Guide.

Lesson 3 W-4.5 Teaches students about the sugar content of drinks such as pop, juice and milk. Students will be aware of the sugar content of common drinks and what healthier options are.

Lesson 4 W-2.5 Teaches students how to choose healthy snacks. Students will learn what foods make a healthy snack.

Lesson 5 W-9.5 W-K.5 W-1.5 W-2.5 W-4.5

Teaches students how to read a food label and provides students with hands-on experience in reading and comparing Nutrition Facts tables. Students will be able to identify key components of a Nutrition Facts table and will gain practical skills in evaluating and comparing Nutrition Facts tables of similar products. Students will understand the importance of reading an ingredient list in order to make healthy food choices. Teaches students how to prepare a healthy breakfast. Students will gain basic cooking skills needed to prepare a healthy breakfast.

Lesson 6 W-6.5 Teaches students about the importance of cooking and eating together. Students will be aware of the benefits of eating and cooking together.

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Cooking Club Manual Lesson 7 W-4.2

W-5.5 L-4.5

Teaches students about local foods available in Alberta. Students will have an increased awareness of the types of foods produced locally, their nutritional importance and where to find them.

Lesson 8 R-4.7 R-4.8 R-5.8 R-5.9

Teaches students about the importance of cooking and eating together. Students will gain the skills to cook a healthy meal. Students will celebrate and take pride in their cooking skills.

Resources Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide Found at: http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php Using the Nutrition Facts Table: % Daily Value. Found at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/nutrition/cons/dv-vq/index-eng.php

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Sugar Shocker Kit Activity: Suggested

Curriculum Link:

Curriculum related purpose and outcomes:

Liquid Candy W-K.5 W-1.5 W-3.5 W-4.5 W-6.5

Teaches students about drinks that are high in sugar, low in nutrients; thesecan contribute to overall poor nutrition and often replace healthy drinks. Students will be able to identify drinks that are lower in sugar and higher in nutrients.

Go, Yield, Stop Drinks

W-K.5 W-1.5 W-3.5 W-4.5 W-6.5

Teaches students about choosing drinks from the Choose Most Often category of the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth when eating at home or away from home. Students will be able to identify: drinks that should be consumed daily, occasionally, and least often. healthier drink choices in settings outside of their home, for example a restaurant.

Label Reading W-7.5 W-8.5 W-9.5

Teaches students about reading ingredient lists and Nutrition Facts tables on drinks to choose healthier drinks that are lower in total sugar and have a % Daily Value for vitamins and minerals. Students will be able to choose healthy drink choices by reading the nutrition label and set goals to improve their fluid intake.

What is a High Sugar Day for Susan?

W-4.5 W-6.5

Teaches students about reading the Nutrition Facts table and ingredient list on a food package to tell if sugars have been added during processing. Students will be able to identify: the amount of sugar in some common foods and drinks. foods that are high in nutrients and moderate to low in sugar.

What is a High Sugar Day for Tom?

W-7.5 W-8.5 W-9.5

Teaches students about reading the Nutrition Facts table and ingredient list on a food package to tell us if sugars have been added during processing. Students will be able to identify: the amount of added sugar in some commonly eaten foods. foods high in nutrients and moderate to low in added sugar.

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Sugar Shocker Kit Why Drink Water?

W-1.5 W-3.5 W-4.5 W-8.5

Teaches students about the best source of fluid, the important functions of water in the body and that fluid requirements can vary based on various factors. Students will be able to identify the health benefits of drinking water, the amount of fluid they need every day and the signs and symptoms of dehydration.

Water Wit W-1.5 W-4.5 W-8.5

Teaches students about water; the best source of fluid when it comes to thirst. Students will review the content discussed in the Why Drink Water? activity.

Working With Water

W-1.5 W-3.5 W-4.5

Teaches students to drink water every day to maintain a healthy body and that the amount of fluid we need depends on our age, gender, body size, activity level, and climate and how healthy we are. Students will be able to identify the amount of fluid they need every day.

Resources Healthy drinks, Healthy Kids This handout provides tips to families on healthy drinks to choose most often, and which high sugar drinks should be limited. Found at: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-healthy-drinks-kids.pdf

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PA Announcements

Below you will find PA announcements that can be used with elementary or junior high students. There are short, quick announcements (approximately 5 seconds) and longer more comprehensive announcements (approximately 15 seconds). Inspiring Healthy Meals PA Announcements

Did you know? A healthy way to shop for groceries is to plan a menu and make a shopping list before you leave home. Remember: sticking to the list is important! Did you know? A grocery list should include a variety of foods from all four food groups from Canadas Food Guide (Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives and Meat and Alternatives). The % Daily Value on food labels can help you choose healthy foods. If a food has 15% or more means there is a lot of that nutrient. Nutrients we want more of include fibre, calcium, Vitamin A, and Iron. Did you know? Natural sugar is an original part of the food it is found in. Foods with natural sugars like fruits, vegetables, and milk should be eaten more often as they contain many of the vitamins and minerals needed for good health. Common examples of added sugars are sugar, honey, and syrups. A good way to avoid added sugars is by reading labels. Look for the phrases without added sugar, no sugar added, or no added sugar on food labels and packaging. Did you know? Sodium is a mineral found in all foods, but extra is added to many processed or prepackaged foods such as deli meats, pizza and salty snacks like pretzels, nacho chips and potato chips. Canadians eat too much salt. Read food labels and look for the phrases, sodium-free, low sodium, or no added salt when buying canned or frozen foods. Did you know? Fast food and restaurant meals tend to be higher in sodium than meals cooked at home?. Have you tried these healthy choices at lunch? Fresh fruit, crunchy carrots and celery, tasty yogurt, or cheese with 100% whole grain crackers. Preparing a grocery shopping list may help your family plan meals, buy healthier foods, and save time and money. Try this tip! It is easier to pick nutritious foods at the grocery store if you shop in the areas where you can find the basics: Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives and Meat and Alternatives.

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