This is a campaign to spread the knowledge of different eating habits in Europe, a study of the geographical, environmental, climatic, and historical factors which determine the choice of different eating habits and a study of the best healthy European diets. We will guide students in studying, analyzing and learning about the health problems caused by bad eating habits in their schools and in communities in order to prevent serious diseases and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, diabetes, cholesterol and cardiovascular problems.

• Subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Citizenship, Cross Curricular, Environmental Education, Foreign Languages, Health Studies, Home economics, Informatics / ICT, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Religion
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 11 - 18
• Tools to be used:
• Aims: - to develop our pupils' curiosity in searching the healthiest diet for them and become more aware of the necessity to... read more- to develop our pupils' curiosity in searching the healthiest diet for them and become more aware of the necessity to eat healthy food and to know the substances that help people to be healthy; - to help young people, our school communities, students’ families, their friends and the local communities to become aware of the importance of a healthy diet, in order to prevent serious diseases; - to practice foreign languages and increase our pupils' motivation towards language learning; - to help pupils from different countries to learn about each other via the Internet and become well-informed European citizens hide
• Work process: Students of all participating schools will research and collect data about the most common diseases caused by wrong food habits: anorexia,... read moreStudents of all participating schools will research and collect data about the most common diseases caused by wrong food habits: anorexia, bulimia, diabetes etc; Students and school community will meet the school doctor and some dietitians; they will interview dietitians working in public structures. During a second stage the students will work together on line to produce a booklet with European healthy diets. They will share all the information collected with the project partners. During a third stage, they will work together to produce a final product (a web site) with the ideal European diets and tips to have a healthy diet in order to prevent health problems and eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, diabetes etc. The web site will also contain a set of interactive learning objects (with score and feedback) focused on healthy food. hide
• Expected results: The impact of the partnership will become evident in various aspects of our life. The participating pupils will gain an understanding... read moreThe impact of the partnership will become evident in various aspects of our life. The participating pupils will gain an understanding of what good nutrition and diet mean for their personal health. Thus, the partnership will contribute to improving the quality of education as well as the pupils’ eating habits, reinforcing the European dimension and the co-operation among pupils, schools and local communities By involving health centres, food companies and city councils, the partnership will enhance the participating schools’ reputation and enable strong community links. Besides, the activities within our partnership will raise our pupils’ awareness on how bad habits can affect their life and how good eating habits can contribute to their personal health. Moreover, our pupils will improve their communication skills (in English and other foreign languages) as well as their ICT ones. hide

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