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Healthy Eating: Step 1 - Case Study


  

Healthy Eating
Research Programme Objectives

Ontario-Specific Expectations

Grade 4
Healthy Living>Healthy Eating
Analyze, over a period of time, their own food selections, including food purchases (e.g. "everyday food" versus "sometimes food") and determine whether or not they are healthy choices;

Grade 5
Healthy Living>Healthy Eating
Explain how changes in our bodies sometimes affect our eating habits (e.g. increased appetite during growth spurts);

Grade 6
Healthy Living>Healthy Eating
Describe the benefits of healthy eating for activity living;


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Ministry of Education Objectives

Nova Scotia-Specific Curriculum Outcomes:

Grade 4
Health Education> Strategies for Positive Personal Development and Healthy Relationships
D1.1 Identify and demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that support healthy lifestyle choices;

Grade 6
Health Education> Strategies for Healthy Living
B1.2 Make healthy, balanced food choices;

Grade 6
Health Education>Strategies for Healthy Living
B1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that determine nutrient and energy needs;


View the Ministry of Nova Scotia Curriculum