Kids Health presents two lessons that encourage them to move their bodies and eat balanced meals. In making smart choices, learners list five exercise activities to replace screen time. Pupils discuss types of food and categorize them as Go, Woah, or Slow foods.

Concepts

obesity, childhood obesity, healthy eating, healthy habits, eating habits, exercise, making decisions

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Instructional Ideas

• If applicable, co-teach the exercise lesson with the school's P.E. teacher
• Examine the school's weekly menu and discuss the choices offered

Classroom Considerations

• Body image disorders begin at an early age, emphasize the importance of staying active instead of the outcomes in one's body size
• Be considerate to food scarcity—foods generally deemed "healthy" are expensive and hard to come by in some communities, focus are balanced meals, variety, and moderation

Pros

• Comes with a quiz that can be completed orally or in writing

Cons

• None