Core Knowledge objectives:
TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY: A HEALTHY DIET
• The “food pyramid” (which is outdated--they did not learn this--see below)*
• Vitamins and minerals
Mr. Currey's objectives:
- The importance, uses, and quality sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
- The importance, uses, and quality sources of vitamins and minerals.
- The importance of "eating a rainbow."
Students learned about the aforementioned topics, and asked many good questions, and made good connections to Mr. Detter's presentation from the morning. You can learn all about nutrition by viewing the same prezi here, or downloading this .pdf about the various aspects of nutrition that must be considered here. It is the mission and vision of Cascade Heights to teach the whole child, which includes healthy eating.
The best part of the afternoon was when they actually got to eat TWO rainbows! For a special afternoon snack, second graders got to try radishes (R), carrots (O), sweet peppers (Y), green beans (G), purple cabbage (V), and zucchini (a white vegetable). They also got to eat pomegranate seeds (R), mango (O), lemon (Y), kiwi (G), and blueberries (B).
They were all excited about the vegetables, and many of them went back for seconds. Many of them said they liked something that they thought they didn't like before. Hold them to it and make them eat lots of veggies!
Second graders brought home a handout explaining Eat a Rainbow, with examples of the various fruits and veggies, and why they are essential to a well-rounded diet. If you did not see it, here it is!
*The FDA has transitioned from the Food Pyramid to "My Plate," which is kind of bare-bones, and still overemphasizes the importance of animal products in a healthy diet, to the detriment of vegetables and legumes. If you are interested in pursuing the FDA standards of nutrition, you should click here.
