Topic | Aim |
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1. Wakeup call/Time to act Unit 1: Are You at Risk Unit 2: Challenges In Body Weight Loss And Management Unit 3: Time To Act | • Provide awareness to target groups (parents, teachers, and students) regarding unhealthy food intake practices • Give exposure to target groups (parents, canteen operators, teachers, and students) related to challenges in weight reduction and management • Inform parents regarding the nutritional intervention session that students will participate in the MyBFF@school program |
2. My body weight/know my body weight | • Perform anthropometric measurements (height and weight) • Calculate body mass index (BMI) and plot BMI data on growth charts • Interpret the BMI z-score |
3. Eat well, be well Unit 1: A Balancing Act / Count To Be Fit Unit 2: Fill In My Plate / Healthy Eating Plan Unit 3: Awesome Fruits And Veggie Unit 4: Plain Water is My Best Friend Unit 5: Less Salt And Fat, Snack Attack | • Knowing the concept of energy balance • Knowing the sources and amount of energy intake • Knowing the amount of energy consumption • Understanding the concept of the Malaysian Food Pyramid • Understand menu planning according to the Malaysia Healthy Plate • Explain the importance and how to increase intake of eating fruits and vegetables daily • Explain ways to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables • Understand the recommended amount and serving size of food • Describe one serving of fruits and vegetables for each meal • Know the importance of drinking plain water • Give guidance about the selection of low-salt and low-fat foods as well as healthy snacks |
4. Make a better life Unit 1: Breakfast Power | • The importance of breakfast • Benefits of breakfast to learning • Healthy breakfast options |
5. My Body is Fit and Fabulous (MyBFF) Unit 1: Smart Shopping Unit 2: Let’s Cook / Prepare Meal Together Unit 3: Eating Out: Fast Food / Food Outlet / School Canteen / Hawkers | • Guide students in how to read and understand nutrition labels and choose food wisely • Guide students in how healthy food/meals are provided for families • Guide students in how to choose healthy food options when eating out |