Classes - Way To Go Kids

Detailed Class Descriptions

CLASS 1 - "Build a Better Pyramid"

Kids and their parents learn how to plan better meals using the Food Guide Pyramid. Emphasis is placed on portion size and numbers of servings per food group. The "Family Activity and Goals" sheet helps to keep every family member on target.

CLASS 2 - "Eating the Healthy Way"

Fad diets and how fad diets can be unhealthy is the theme of this class. Scheduled meal times and snacks are emphasized and a hunger/eating scale is introduced to help kids rate how they feel after eating dinner every night.

CLASS 3 - "Fit Kids"

This class emphasizes the importance of drinking water and being more active. Kids are encouraged to talk about why they think exercise is important and discuss the benefits of physical activity.

CLASS 4 - "Fat Fingerprints"

"Fat Fingerprints" is a fun class where kids actually make fat fingerprints from food. Fat vials are used to show the kids how much fat is in fast food. A trip to a fast food restaurant challenges kids to order wisely using what they have learned in "Way To Go Kids!" classes.

CLASS 5 - "Label Investigation - Give Me the Facts !"

Kids are taught the art of reading and understanding food labels. Kids look at the serving size, calories etc. and talk about several examples in class.

CLASS 6 - "It's Party Time!"

This class takes a look at kid's activities which often involve food. The kids build a behavior chain and discuss what happens at a party when they hang around the refreshment table too long. Situations and reactions are discussed to help kids plan a strategy before they overeat at a party.

CLASS 7 - "Healthy Attitude"

A class designed to examine media messages, this class takes a look at what the media says to kids about how they should look. Kids are encouraged to have a good attitude about their body and to talk about the things they like about themselves.

CLASS 8 - "A Way You Go"

The final class summarizes what the kids have learned and encourages them to keep on with their new healthy habits. Emphasis is placed on setting goals and maintaining an active lifestyle. A graduation party can be held with healthy snacks the kids have picked out or prepared for the class to enjoy.

Each class includes handouts, goals, recipes, and plenty of fun and learning.

The program was copywritten in 1998 and updated in 2000.

It's the Way To Go Kids!

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