Real Canadian Superstore - Nutrition in Our Aisles

Please note: Availability calendars for this program will only show through December 31, 2018. After 12/31/2018, Field Trip Factory will no longer be scheduling this program.

 

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A Unique Nutrition Field Trip in the Aisles of Your Local Real Canadian Superstore®

 

An expert registered dietitian leads students through the aisles of your community Loblaw banner store where they learn the importance of a balanced meal, how different nutrients benefit their bodies and discover that not all cereals are the same. This interactive learning experience engages students and teaches them to make informed healthy food choices using the Guiding Stars® nutrition labeling system, Canada's Food Guide and grade-appropriate, hands-on activities.

Key Concepts

• Creating healthy lifestyle behaviours

• Learning how to make informed eating decisions

• Understanding the Guiding Stars shelf labeling system

• Recognizing the nutritional value of foods based on Canada’s Food Guide

• Learning how to identify and prepare healthy meals and snacks (older grades)

 

Supports Provincial Standards

• Play-based Learning: Learning in Real-Life Contexts

• Developing Numeracy

• Developing Social Skills

• Understanding Health and Nutrition Concepts and Developing Health Literacy

• Making Connections for Healthier Living and Daily Physical Activity

 

Age Range & Duration

Junior K - 12 | Approximately ~ 60 minutes

 

Group Size Limit

5 - 30 students (Please note: some exceptions apply to small format stores)

 

Cost

FREE   (You are responsible for transportation for your group to/from the event location)

 

"Great tour! Loved the guiding stars scavenger hunt! My students were talking about the "stars" during snack the next morning. They were helping each other pick the best snacks in their lunches!"

Amy S. - Oakville, Ontario

 

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IMPORTANT

→ This program is offered only at select locations due to group size and/or availability of dietitians.

Code of Conduct:

• Please let FTF know if you cannot make the scheduled day/time.

• Always let us know if your group size is changing.

• Please make sure that you have at least 1 adult chaperone for every 8 students in your group AND that chaperones are ready to help the field trip leader, if needed.

• Please call FTF with special requests - Do NOT add them in notes where they may go unseen by the store contact.

• Please arrange transportation to avoid last minute conflicts and cancellations.

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Scouts and Homeschool Groups, please include siblings attending in this count and make note of the number of observing siblings ages 4 and under in Group Information on the next page.

Number of Chaperones

1 adult per 8 students is recommended. If a large number of adults are accompanying, please include in the total chaperone count and make note in Group Information on the next page.

This site accommodates groups of 7 to 30

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