Diet has a direct effect on the quality of a persons health and well-being. A healthful diet is based upon a daily intake of nutritious foods and meals. Consuming a wide variety of foods from all food groups ensures that the essential nutrients will be obtained. A child’s physical and cognitive growth and development can be affected by the nutritional choices that are made.
Using research on the food and nutritional requirements implemented by your state, TEXAS create a 2-3 minute nutrition-related public service announcement (PSA) video with a script. The purpose of your PSA is to inspire young children and families to make healthy food choices. Ensure your video is informative for families while also being appropriate and engaging for a younger audience. Include the following in your PSA video and script:
Explanation of a balanced diet/eating the rainbow
Benefits of healthy eating
Ideas for healthy after-school snacks
Tips to make healthy food choices as a family
A minimum of three nutritional practices for supporting the healthy development of young children, including those with disabilities, delays, or dietary needs
[Scene 1: A vibrant kitchen filled with colorful fruits and vegetables]
Narrator: Hi there, friends! Do you like to eat? I know I do! Eating healthy foods is like building a strong castle. The more colorful and nutritious bricks you use, the stronger and taller your castle will grow.
[Scene 2: A child building a castle with colorful blocks]
Narrator: That’s right! Eating a balanced diet is like eating a rainbow. You need to eat foods from all the colors of the rainbow to get all the nutrients your body needs.
[Scene 3: A montage of children eating different colored fruits and vegetables]
Narrator: Red foods like apples and strawberries are full of vitamins and minerals. Orange foods like carrots and sweet potatoes help your eyes see better. Yellow foods like bananas and pineapples give you energy. Green foods like spinach and broccoli help your bones grow strong. Blue and purple foods like blueberries and grapes are good for your brain.
[Scene 4: A family sitting at a table enjoying a healthy meal]
Narrator: Eating healthy foods can help you grow taller, stronger, and smarter. It can also help you feel better and have more energy to play and learn.
[Scene 5: Children playing outside and having fun]
Narrator: Here are some ideas for healthy after-school snacks:
[Scene 6: A family shopping at a grocery store]
Narrator: To make healthy food choices as a family, try these tips:
[Scene 7: Children helping their parents cook in the kitchen]
Narrator: Remember, everyone needs different nutrients to grow and develop. If you have a child with a disability, delay, or dietary need, talk to your doctor about creating a personalized nutrition plan.
[Scene 8: A child smiling and holding up a plate of colorful fruits and vegetables]
Narrator: So, let’s eat the rainbow and grow strong together!
[End screen with the message: “Eat the Rainbow, Grow Strong!”]