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Being Active, Eating Well: A Resource for ACTION in Peel!

Printed Resources

The following handouts may be printed immediately or available to order either from Peel Public Health or another reputable agency as indicated in the brackets i.e. [Print now/Order now].

Body Image

Be a Positive Role Model

Discusses eating, physical activity and body image challenges that may prevent adults from being the positive role model they would like to be. Provides suggestions for a healthier approach. For educators and parents.

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Promote Positive Body Image in your School

Guidelines for creating a supportive school environment for students of all shapes and sizes. Suggestions for incorporating body image into classroom teaching. Listing of workshops facilitated by Peel Public Health and other community resources.

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Healthy Eating

Canada's Food Guide

This new guide describes the four food groups and the recommended number of servings for each age group and gender. It includes a variety of other health messages. For all grade levels and parents.

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Canada's Food Guide - A Resource for Educators and Communicators

This document helps educators gain an in-depth understanding of the new Food Guide. Tips and advice for different ages and stages are included. For educators.

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Colouring Maze

Fun colouring activity that teaches children about Canada’s Food Guide. For grades 1-4.

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Cool Lunch Ideas for the Balanced School Day

Describes how to provide nutritious meals for a balanced school day schedule. Includes lunch tips and meal suggestions. For educators and parents.

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Food Guide Fortune Teller

Paper game to teach children aobut Canada’s Food Guide. For grades 3-5.

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Food Word Search

Teaches children about Canada’s Food Guide. For grades 2-4.

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Great Lunches for Our Kids

Offers ideas on making healthy lunches for school kids that include foods from the four food groups. Also provides tips to help make lunch preparation easier. For educators and parents.

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Healthy Snacking at Home and School

Canada’s Food Guide is used to help parents decide on healthier snack choices for kids. Ideas, tips and nutrition information are given. For educators and parents.

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Name That Ontario Fresh Fruit or Vegetable

This activity involves matching fruit and vegetable names with their picture. For grades 2-4.

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Physical Activity

Physical Activity Guidelines Information sheet for Children – 5-11 years

This information sheet contains messages about the new physical activity guidelines (i.e. frequency, intensity, time, and type) for children ages 5-11yrs.

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Physical Activity Guidelines Information sheet for Youth – 12-17 years

This information sheet contains messages about the new physical activity guidelines (i.e. frequency, intensity, time, and type) for youth ages 12-17yrs