There are opportunities as a teacher to incorporate nutrition into all subjects, not just the health lesson. This means English, HASS, Maths, Science, Arts and Technology can all provide opportunities for learning about nutrition. Incorporating nutrition into literacy, numeracy and problem solving helps to provide students with practical examples and creates associations with real life scenarios.
Are you wondering how to get more veg into your child’s day? Start at the beginning! Getting vegies into breakfast is a great way to kick things off. If you need some inspiration for the morning rush, read this article for some ideas. We’ve included everything from quick to make, through to something more adventurous.
Parents tell us it is hard to keep the ham, muesli bars and treats (such as lollies and chocolate) out of the lunchbox. To help we have put together some suggested substitutes you can pack in the lunchbox instead.
Whilst crunchy and juicy veg is often a favourite for Crunch&Sip®, it doesn’t mean it has to be crunchy to qualify. Crunch&Sip® can be packed in a range of ways to cater for children who have a sensitivity or dislike certain textures, or children who have difficulties chewing or swallowing.
Whilst Western Australia’s vastness and space offer many beautiful places to call home, the geographical spread paired with unforeseen weather circumstances can add a degree of uncertainty to the supply and quality of fresh produce to regional towns across the state.This potential for limited supply and poor quality of fresh produce can be a barrier to students in regional WA participating in Crunch&Sip®.