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Healthy Living and Eating


We have selected these online resources to support you when you need information relating to the popular curriculum topic, Healthy Living and Eating. SCIS 1525133

High interest topic: Healthy Living and Eating

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Adolescent diet

In this video clip on the Science Learning Hub site, Carolyn Cairncross, a nutritionist with the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation, provides advice on healthy eating practices for teenagers.

Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
http://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/Food-Function-and-Structure/Sci-Media/Video/Adolescent-diet


Feeding our Families

New Zealand site that presents healthy eating tips and advice for parents and families. Also includes links to other healthy living and eating sites.

Suggested level:  primary, intermediate, secondary
feedingourfamilies.org.nz/healthy-eating/top-ten-tips


Kids Health

Part of the Kidshealth website. This page directly links to sites on fitness, exercise, and a related Q&A. 

Suggested level:  primary
kidshealth.org/kid/centers/nutrition_center.html


Kids Health - Teens

Same as above only with a teen focus.

Suggested level:  intermediate, secondary
kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/

 


MyPyramid for Kids

This site is from the US Dept of Agriculture.  It looks at healthy eating and provides worksheets and information for kids, parents and teachers.

Suggested level:  primary
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/


EPIC

Food and Nutrition

Britannica Online School Edition

Provides information and guidelines on food and nutrition.
Suggested level:  primary
school.ebonline.co.nz/all/comptons/article-9274373