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Healthy Lunchbox Challenge

Healthy Lunchbox Challenge. WHO. WHAT. YOU and your group will be competing against the other groups!. The Healthy L unchbox C hallenge is a competition to bring the healthiest lunchboxes to camp !. WHEN. WHY.

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Healthy Lunchbox Challenge

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  1. Healthy Lunchbox Challenge WHO WHAT YOU and your group will be competing against the other groups! The Healthy Lunchbox Challenge is a competition to bring the healthiest lunchboxes to camp! WHEN WHY All summer long we will be learning about how eat healthy, get strong and help the environment! We want YOU to be as healthy as you can be. Plus the group with the most points wins prizes at the end of each week!

  2. Week 1: Passport to Fun Fruits & Veggies Around the World Corn- Mexico China – Kiwi Fruit A large grain- plant that can also be called Maize type of berry that grows on a vine. Green plant resembling a tree that comes from the cabbage family Broccoli - North Mediterranean Grow on trees in warm tropical environments grow on a vine like cactus. Mango- South Asia Dragon Fruit – Mexico/Central/South America Eggplant - India Watermelon - Southern Africa It’s a fruit! related to tomato/potato Grow from a vine-like flowering plant that originates in the Kalahari Desert Peru - Potatoes grow underground 4thbiggest crop Points awarded for bringing Kiwi or Broccoli!

  3. Week 2: Deep SpaceWALL-E is Alone on Earth Collecting Trash Earth is almost unrecognizable. Trains have stopped running, shops are boarded up, and everything is covered in litter. Take our Trash-less Lunchbox Challenge!! Operation Clean up:Wall-E’s mission is to turn the mounds of garbage that have piled up from food packaging into neat little cubes …BUT WALL-E needs YOUR help 1 Child +1Disposable Lunch Every Day =67 pounds of waste each school year What is a trash-less lunch? •Start with a reusable lunchbox, backpack, or briefcase. • Pack your food in reusable containers. • Use a refillable drink bottle. • Include reusable utensils. • Add a cloth napkin. • Stock up on easy-to-pack, healthy foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Points Awarded for bringing a Trash-less Lunch Box!

  4. Trash-less vs Wasteful Lunchboxes

  5. Week 3: Into the Wild Let’s go wild about Wild Fruits and Vegetables! • Water is good for your body and helps you to play longer. • All wild foods are grown naturally and have no unhealthy additives. • Berries are sweet treats that have many of the vitamins we need. • Fruits and Veggies found in the wild can be great snacks. • Nuts are great sources of protein that helps you build muscle • Their natural nutrients to help your body become strong and healthy. • Remember never eat a fruit or vegetable you find in the wild without asking permission first! Points Awarded for bringing Nuts or Berries!

  6. Week 4: ‘MURCA MADE in the USA • Did you know that over 10,000 years ago peppers could only be found in America? • Peppers were originally grown by Native Americans, but today they are found all over the world. • Juneberry trees, which are also native to North America, produce small blue, red, or white berries have a unique sweet flavor that hints of almond. American Flag Fruit Skewers Servings: 9 Ingredients 2 bananas (sliced into ¾ inch slices) ½ pint blueberries 1 pint strawberries ( cut in half length ways) Directions Skewers 1-5: Thread 6 blueberries on a skewer, followed by a banana slice, strawberry half, banana slice and finishing up with a strawberry half Skewers 6-11: Thread ½ strawberry followed by a banana slice, alternating three times. Arrange on a platter or tray and adjust the position of your fruit slices to even out the stripes. Most Common Fruits and Vegetables in the US Fruits -Bananas -Apples -Watermelon -Grapes Vegetables -Potatoes -Tomatoes -Sweet Corn -Onions Points Awarded for bringing Red, White or BlueFruits and Vegetables!

  7. Week 5: Young Entrepreneurs Farmer’s markets are good for our bodies! • What is a farmer’s market? • A farmer’s market is a place where local farmers can bring homegrown items to sell to everyone in their community! • When you buy from a Farmer’s Market: • You give back to the local community • You get fresh fruits and vegetables that have no added chemicals! They sell things like: • Bananas • Peppers • Strawberries • Watermelon • Peaches • Nuts • Cucumbers • Squash • Grapes • Oranges • Tomatoes • Potatoes Points awarded for bringing Peaches or Cucumbers!

  8. Week 6: Fast and Fun-ious Food is Fuel for our Bodies! Dairy: A glass of milk or yogurt in the morning helps our bones grow big and strong! Proteins: A handful of nuts at lunch can help build muscles and protect our bodies! Grains: Whole-grain breads and crackers give our body more energy! • Vegetables: • Carrots help us improve our vision so we can see the world around us Fruits: Start your day off with blueberries to kick start your brain and boost your memory! Points awarded for bringing Blueberries or Carrots!

  9. Week 7: Paradise Island What fruits and vegetables are in each season? Winter: Leafy greens: Kale, Collards, and Turnips, Celery Apples • Spring: • Asparagus, Leafy Greens, Beets, Oriental Vegetables, Carrots • Strawberries, Oranges • Summer: • Broccoli, Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Sweet Corn • Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe • Fall: • Sweet potatoes, Zucchini, Squash, Pumpkin, Beans, Broccoli, Butterbeans • Apples, Grapes Points Awarded for Watermelon and Cucumbers!

  10. Week 8: Party Like a Y Star CASTING CALL! From the kitchen that brought you: “ANTS ON A LOG” and “FRUIT SKEWERS” Looking for: Healthy Snacks! • Must have at least one: • Vegetable • Fruit or • Sandwich on brown bread (Whole Grain) • NO • Chips • Candy or • Colored drinks (Kool-Aid, Capri Sun) Points awarded for Water and Sandwiches on Brown Bread!

  11. Week 9: Color War Did you know different colors of fruits and vegetables have different benefits? Green fruits and vegetables like honeydew and celery help give your body energy! White fruits and vegetables like Bananas and Cauliflower help protect you body from sickness! Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables like blueberries and raisins can help your memory! Red Fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and strawberries help keep our hearts healthy! Yellow/Orange fruits and vegetables like oranges and carrots are great sources of vitamin C and can help keep your eyes strong Points awarded for bringing a Fruit or Vegetable that matches Your Team Color!

  12. Week 10: Bummer! End of Summer CONGRATULATIONS YOU DID IT! • Now that you’ve have spent the summer eating healthier, here are tips to remember for the school year! • Bring a reusable water bottle with you to school everyday! • Find fruits and vegetable that are in season for you to take as a healthy snack. • Ask your family to visit the local farmer’s market. • Eat whole grains snacks for more energy . • Pack a trash-less lunch box to help eliminate waste. • Make sure your plate is full of different colors.

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