Health World
Outreach Education
1301 South Grove Avenue
Barrington, Illinois 60010
(847) 842-9100

   

 

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Birthday Party Pkgs.
Food Groupies Grades: P(4 Years Old)*, K, 1, 2
Supports IL State Standards: 22.A.1b, 22.B.1, 23.B.1, 23.B.2
Participants will learn:
• The concepts of the My Pyramid
• How specific nutrients help the body grow and be healthy
• How to select foods from the 5 food groups to obtain a balanced diet
• Where food comes from
Program will include:
• Multi-media Presentation
• Group Activities
Way to Grow Grades: 3, 4, 5
Supports IL State Standards: 22.A.1b, 22.A.2b, 22.A.3b, 22.B.2, 23.B.2, 23.C.2a
Participants will learn:
• The concept and use of the MyPyramid
• The importance of choosing healthy meals for growth, development, and health
• To assess the nutritional components of their diets
Program will include:
• Interactive MyPyramid Visual Aid
• Group Activities
• Multi-media Presentation
 
Fast Food Vacation Grades: 6, 7, 8
Supports IL State Goals: 6.B., 6.C.3a, 20.B.3b, 20.C.3a, 22.A.3a, 22.A.3b, 22.B.2, 23.B.3, 23.C.3
Participants will learn:
• Interpret mixed media and advertisement messages and their influence on food choices
• Relate fast food choices to health outcome
• Fast Food Fats, Serving-Size Match up, and Think Your Drink games
• Introduction to label reading
Program will include:
• Multi-media Presentation
• Menu Evaluation and goal setting