This week the Pataitai Pod have been taking part in the Food For Thought programme. 

The programme around healthy eating consisted of 3 sessions. The children were extremely engaged and enthusiastic about their new knowledge of food.

Session 1:

We talked about different food groups, their nutrients and the effect it has on our body.

Session 2:

We learned how to read the nutritional information on cereal boxes. We specifically looked at fat, sodium, fibre and sugars. Then we were shown how much sugar is in a range of drinks.

Session 3:

We went to the supermarket to be food detectives. We had to look for everyday foods and occasional foods. Next, we went to find fruit and vegetables that cover the colours of the rainbow.

During the last two sessions, Otakaro (Room 19) were filmed for a segment on Seven Sharp. Look out for the story next week on TV1 (date to be confirmed).