From Classroom to Grocery Aisles: A Hands-On Nutrition Experience

After an insightful Nutrition Workshop at our school, our students were eager to learn more about making healthy choices. Luckily, Choices Market offers a fantastic visiting program, and we jumped at the opportunity! Throughout January, all our classes took turns visiting the grocery store for an interactive and educational experience with Choices Market’s expert nutritionist.

Grade 4/5/6: Building a Well-Balanced Lunch

Our Grade 4/5/6 students kicked off the visits with an engaging challenge—designing a well-balanced lunch using the food pyramid. Guided by a knowledgeable nutritionist, they toured the store while learning about:

✔️ The difference between organic and non-organic foods 🌿

✔️ Understanding serving sizes and portion control ⚖️

✔️ The meaning of terms like sodium, processed foods, and omega-3 🧂

By seeing real-life examples of food choices and nutrition labels, students developed a deeper understanding of how to fuel their bodies properly. It was an eye-opening experience that made healthy eating feel accessible and exciting!

Grade 3: Discovering Nutrients and Food Groups

Next up, our Grade 3 students took on their own nutrition adventure at Choices Market! During their visit, they:

🍽 Identified items for each food group and categorized them

🐟 Learned why eating fish is great for the eyes

🍗 Discovered the meaning of ‘poultry’ and explored different protein sources

🥛 Compared cow’s milk vs. alternative milk options

This visit enhanced their understanding of balanced nutrition while making learning fun and interactive!

Grade 2 and K/1: Fun with Colors and Food Sorting

Our Grade 2 and K/1 students wrapped up the series of visits with an exciting hands-on experience!

🎨 Grade 2 students sorted foods by color and learned how different foods help our bodies in unique ways.

🍏 K/1 students played a guessing game to separate fruits and vegetables, making nutrition fun and engaging!

From learning about food sources to recognizing the importance of a balanced diet, these visits gave our youngest students a strong foundation in making healthy choices early on.

A Huge Thank You to Choices Market!

We are incredibly grateful to Choices Market for hosting our students and providing such an engaging and enriching experience! A special thank you to Vishnu and the entire Choices team for guiding our students through these valuable lessons.

These visits have truly enhanced our students’ understanding of nutrition, reinforcing the importance of healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.