# Healthy Eating and Active Living

This sheet helps you learn about moving your body and eating well. It connects to active living and healthy eating in Grade 2 ([Topic](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4273), [Topic](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4381)).

## Exercises

**1. Match the word to its example.**
Draw a line from each word to the matching example.

| Word | Example |
|---|---|
| Peers | Your best friend asks you to play tag |
| Family | Your mom takes you swimming |
| Environment | A park near your house has a big hill |
| Cost | A skating class costs money |

This shows things that can affect physical activity ([Details](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4277)).

**2. Fill in the blank.**
Use these words: dry mouth, growling, energy, headache

a) When you are hungry, your stomach might feel ______________.
b) When you are thirsty, your mouth might feel ______________.
c) A ______________ can be a sign that you need water.
d) Low ______________ can mean you are hungry or thirsty.

This helps you notice your body's cues ([Details](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4385)).

**3. Circle the best answer.**
Walking slowly to the mailbox is what kind of activity?

A) Light
B) Moderate
C) Vigorous
D) No activity

Running fast during a game of tag is what kind of activity?

A) Light
B) Moderate
C) Vigorous
D) No activity

Activities can need different amounts of energy ([Details](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4277)).

**4. Write your answer.**
Name one thing you should do before playing a sport, and one thing you should do after.

Before: ______________________________

After: ______________________________

Getting ready and cooling down helps your body stay safe ([Details](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4277)).

**5. Match the food idea to its meaning.**
Draw a line to connect each word to its meaning.

| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Celebration | Eating cake on a birthday |
| Tradition | Making a special family recipe every year |
| Community | Sharing a meal at a school event |

Food can connect us to others ([Details](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4385)).

**6. Write your answer.**
Adventurous play, like climbing or balancing, can help you build confidence.
Write one adventurous activity you like to do.

______________________________

Why do you like doing it?

______________________________

Adventurous play helps you learn new skills and feel brave ([Details](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4277)).

## Answer key

1. Peers - best friend asks to play tag; Family - mom takes you swimming; Environment - park with a big hill; Cost - skating class costs money.
2. a) growling, b) dry mouth, c) headache, d) energy.
3. Walking slowly = A) Light; Running fast = C) Vigorous.
4. Any reasonable answer, such as warm-up before, cool-down or drink water after.
5. Celebration - birthday cake; Tradition - family recipe; Community - school event meal.
6. Any reasonable adventurous activity and personal reason, such as climbing because it feels exciting.

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*AILI homework sheet · language en · model claude-sonnet-5 · generated 2026-09-17 · id 75bbfdd1-51ab-461e-b090-3cf36236ace6*

### Sources

- node:n1: Active Living: Developing physical literacy through movement and active living supports well-being across a lifespan. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4273)
- node:n2: What makes physical activity meaningful? (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4274)
- node:n3: Students investigate physical activity and relate it to personal experience. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4275)
- node:n4: Details (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4277)
- node:n5: Healthy Eating: A lifetime of optimal well-being and physical wellness is supported by prioritizing nutrition and health (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4381)
- node:n6: How can food impact well-being? (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4382)
- node:n7: Students examine internal and external factors that influence food choices and decisions. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4383)
- node:n8: Details (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/4385)