Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · Junior Infants · Myself: Health and Well-being · 2.º Período
Healthy Eating
Children explore the importance of food for energy and growth. They learn to distinguish between foods that are healthy for everyday eating and those for occasional treats.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsStrand: Myself - Strand Unit: Taking care of my body (Food and nutrition)Strand: Myself - Strand Unit: Taking care of my body (Health and well-being)
About This Topic
Children explore the importance of food for energy and growth. They learn to distinguish between foods that are healthy for everyday eating and those for occasional treats.
Key Questions
- Why do we need to eat food?
- Which foods help us grow strong and healthy?
- What makes a healthy school lunch?
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