Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 3rd Class · Myself: Health and Well-being · 2.º Período
Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Children investigate the food pyramid and the importance of a balanced diet. They explore how different foods provide energy for growth and activity.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsStrand: Myself, Strand Unit: Taking care of my bodyStrand: Myself, Strand Unit: Food and nutrition
About This Topic
Children investigate the food pyramid and the importance of a balanced diet. They explore how different foods provide energy for growth and activity.
Key Questions
- What is a balanced diet?
- How does the food pyramid help us make healthy choices?
- Why does my body need water and healthy food?
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