Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
8 min
The Plate, Not the Scale
Focus on eating to feel strong and energized, not on weight.
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Food Is Your Fuel
Think of your body like a super-fast race car. What does a car need to go? Fuel! Food is the fuel for your body. It gives you the power to run, jump, learn at school, and play with your friends.
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Build a Power Plate
A great way to get all the fuel you need is to make a balanced plate. Try filling half your plate with colorful fruits and veggies. Then, fill one quarter with protein foods like chicken, fish, or beans, and the last quarter with whole grains like brown rice or whole-wheat bread.
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Listen to Your Body
Instead of thinking about numbers, let's think about feelings. How does your body feel after you eat? When you eat a balanced meal, you might notice you have more energy to play and can focus better. That's your body telling you it got the right fuel!
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Challenging
Imagine you're designing a poster for the school cafeteria about “Fueling for Success.” Which slogan best fits this lesson's main idea?
0.Eat Less, Play More
1.Only Eat Green Foods
2.Eat for Power, Not for a Number
3.The Scale is Your Scorecard
Challenging
A classmate is worried because they ate more snacks than usual yesterday while studying. What's the most supportive and accurate thing you could say?
0.Tell them they need to exercise for an extra hour to fix it.
1.“That's okay! Our bodies are smart and one day of different eating doesn't change anything.”
2.Suggest they skip breakfast and lunch the next day.
3.“You should be worried, that's not good for you.”
Easy
What does it mean to “listen to your body” when it comes to eating?
0.Only eating at scheduled times, no matter what.
1.Eating the exact same thing as your friends.
2.Noticing when you feel hungry and when you feel full.
3.Ignoring when you feel tired or thirsty.
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