Energy Balance

In this lesson, children will learn how to determine which activities use more energy and how food intake needs to be balanced by energy expenditure. The lesson includes drawing and coloring foods consumed and popular activities for expending energy.

 

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Key Focus Points:

Eating and drinking is energy in.

Physical activity is energy out.

The more active you are, the more energy you need.

Regular physical activity is an important part of staying healthy.

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