Teach Food First: An Educator’s Toolkit for Exploring Canada’s Food Guide

This toolkit was developed by the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control in partnership with public health dietitians, BC teachers, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.

It is exciting to see so many educators interested in teaching about food, nutrition and Canada’s food guide in the classroom! We also recognize that finding relevant resources and navigating the often complex world of food and nutrition can be challenging. We hope that this toolkit makes it easier (and more enjoyable!) for educators to explore this subject area with students.

“Teach food first” focuses on using a food exploration approach to nutrition education that has been linked with long-term, positive eating attitudes and behaviors. This toolkit supports educators with best-practice approaches, resources, and lessons that:

• Connect with Canada’s food guide and British Columbia Curriculum
• Are grade-specific and age-appropriate
• Consider equity and cultural inclusivity

Pour en apprendre plus sur Teach Food First et ce que ça veut dire de développer une relation positive avec la nourriture, regardez cette courte vidéo