Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
10 min
Fueling for Kids (Ages 6-9)
Describe simple healthy eating for younger players.
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Your Body is an Engine
Think of your body like a super cool car! Food is the fuel that makes your engine go. The right fuel helps you run faster, jump higher, and play longer at recess and in your favorite sports.
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Building a Power Plate
A great way to get energy is to build a power plate for your meals. Fill half your plate with colourful fruits and veggies. Then, fill one quarter with builder foods like chicken, beans, or fish, and the last quarter with energy foods like rice, pasta, or potatoes.
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Timing Your Fuel
Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner helps keep your energy up all day long. If you feel hungry between meals, a small, healthy snack like a banana or some yogurt is a great way to refuel your body's engine.
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Challenging
You are helping plan the food for a team party. Which option offers the best balance of fuel for all the players?
0.A big bowl of chips, a bowl of candy, and soda.
1.Build-your-own mini pizzas on whole-wheat crusts with lots of veggie toppings.
2.A platter of plain white crackers.
3.A plate of brownies and a plate of cookies.
Challenging
You learned that food is fuel. How could you use this idea to plan your food for a whole day if you have a big tournament tomorrow?
0.Don't eat anything so you will feel extra light for the games.
1.Eat only your favorite candy all day to stay happy.
2.Plan to have a balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner with lots of colors and water to be fully fueled and ready.
3.Stay up late eating snacks the night before.
Easy
What does it mean to "eat the rainbow"?
0.Eating colorful candies all day long.
1.Eating fruits and vegetables of many different colors.
2.Only eating foods that are your favorite color.
3.Painting a picture of a rainbow with your food.
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