One of my favorite activities to teach children about healthy foods is “Go Slow Whoa.” This is based off of the “nutrient-density” of foods and drinks. GO foods are nutrient dense (regardless of calories) and are considered “almost anytime food choices.” SLOW foods are “sometimes foods.” WHOA foods should be considered like a treat, chosen just “once in a while” because they are calorie-dense while not providing nutrients (“empty calories”). For kids, we want them to make good nutrition choices based on foods that provide nutrients to give them energy and help keep their bodies healthy (without focusing on the “calorie” part of that).
Assignment- Search the phrase “go slow whoa” and explore multiple websites and images to learn about it. Once you’ve found your TWO favorite resources, based on the grade level you want to teach, complete the following information.
Name of website:
Link:
Summary of the resource: Pictures, words, both, etc. and why you chose this one
Grade level(s) it would work best for:
Why I like it: Explain why this is a good choice for the grade level you want to teach
Remember to repeat so you have TWO separate resources.
