Healthy Eating in Schools

Here are some outlines of the possible projects linked to Top Chomps cards along with  spreadsheets containing the key data from the cards.  

Family Resource Pack

Using the Top Chomps at home?  Why not use the cards to promote discussion about fruits or vegetables your children haven't tried before. Perhaps you could take them shopping with you to a grocery store or supermarket. Which fruit and vegetable is in season? Which ones can we grow in this count...

Fibre in the Diet

  This briefing sheet for teachers gives a simple explanation of the role of fibre in digestion and waste removal from the body.

Minerals information sheets

These sheets explain the key minerals found in foods, their sources and roles

Fruit and Vegetable consumption checklist

Fruit and veg consumption checklist

Fruit and Veg consumption checklist spreadsheet

  An essential item for collecting data for analysing fruit and vegetable consumption for a week. You can use across classes or year groups. Interesting to use before, during or after Top Chomps activities to assess any changes in consumption.

Teacher briefing sheet for Vitamins

These sheets explain the Vitamins found in foods, their sources and roles

Rotten Tomatoes

Year 7 Activity sheet 3 Keeping fresh This activity looks at the best storage solutions for keeping fruit and vegetables fresh. Discussion about ethylene production and temperature....