Fueling and Caring for My Body · Nutrition & Wellness

The Rainbow Plate

Identifying different food groups and the benefits of eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does your body need different kinds of fuel to grow?
  2. 2How can you tell if a snack is a 'sometimes' food or an 'everyday' food?
  3. 3What are your favorite ways to eat vegetables?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Healthy Living: Healthy Eating - Grade 1
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Fueling and Caring for My Body
Period: Nutrition & Wellness

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