“Good nutrition is essential to live a healthful  life. Every human, animal and plant on Earth needs food to live, grow and reproduce. FAO is going to make a educational Challlenge program. Now they are  going to send necessary documents to the interested parties for pilot work. All youth between the ages 5 - 20  may partıcıpate with their leaders or teachers. Any contribution will help to make this challenge better and more educational   All information distribeted as a draft  booklet worldwide. This challenge booklet includes basic background information on nutrition and why it is vital for our health. It explains exactly what food can give to us, as well as explaining what healthful diets and good eating habits consist of. The background information also explains how to make the most of nutritious and safe food. Participants will also learn about the impacts their food choices have on the wider world, and how to practice sustainable diets and cooking. Finally, the badge addresses and gives ideas as to how participants can take action to ensure that they and those around them are able to lead healthy, nutritious, environmentally-responsible lives.   Take this booklet and EXPLORE, LEARN and DISCOVER – and while you’re having fun, maybe you can even come up with some clever ways to help end hunger or food waste in the world. We hope you will feel inspired to take action and do what you can to have a healthful and nutritious diet.” The distribution letter is as follows   YUNGA NUTRITION CHALLENGE BADGE Recent developments from FAO: YUNGA, 23rd August 2013   We are pleased to announce that our upcoming Nutrition Challenge Badge is ready for pilot-testing. The badge is intended for children and young people from 5 to 20 years of age and will raise awareness, educate, and encourage individuals to explore the basic concepts of good nutrition and healthful andenvironmentally friendlyeating habits and lifestyles.   Before the badge is finalized, pilot-testing is undertaken to ensure that its contents are relevant, interesting and user-friendly.   If you would like to be one of the first to test the Nutrition badge with your school or group, please contact us at yunga@fao.org. All the resources and materials will be sent to you.   Thank you for helping us create a better product!   The YUNGA Team   Table of contents   INTRODUCTION            8   WELCOME       8   BE SAFE AND SOUND!            9   THE CHALLENGE BADGE SERIES       10   CREATING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE        11   TIPS ON UNDERTAKING THE BADGE WITH YOUR GROUP      13   BADGE STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM         15 Age ranges of activities  16   SAMPLE BADGE CURRICULA  17 Level 1 (5-10 years old)  17 Level 2 (11-15 years old)            18 Level 3 (16 plus years old)         19 BACKGROUND INFORMATION20   SECTION A: WHAT WE NEED FOR HEALTH    21 Factors affecting health  21 Food     22 Clean water, good sanitation and clean living conditions   22 Medical care and services          22 Knowledge and care      23 Personal choices and lifestyles  23 Choosing a healthful diet            23 Achieving a healthy body size    24 Being active and fit        25 Keeping clean and free from germs and disease  27   SECTION B: WHAT FOOD GIVES US   29 What our bodies need    29 The nutrients we get from food    30 Carbohydrates, protein and fats (macronutrients)31 Vitamins and minerals (micronutrients)   33   SECTION C: HEATHY DIETS AND EATING HABITS       36 What is a healthy diet?  36 Good diets for different ages       39 Choosing foods for a healthy diet            40 Eco-Eating        42 Be a green grocer          43 Cooking and consuming with care          48 Green cuisine    49 Grow your own produce51 Keep a diary     51   SECTION D: NUTRITIOUS AND SAFE FOOD     52 Keeping food safe and nutritious52 Why are food and water not always safe to consume?     52 Food safety in the shops and markets    53 Protecting the quality and safety of food at home54 Safe Storage     56 Precious preservation    59 Trustworthy temperature            60   ECTION E: TAKE ACTION         62 Actions for governments and international organizations   62 Agency action   62 Public campaigns          62 Food police       62 You can make the difference!     63 Get local           63 Shop smart       63 Get moving       63 Team up           64 Spread the word            64 Getting involved64   NUTRITION BADGE CURRICULUM        66   SECTION A: WHAT WE NEED FOR HEALTH    66 SECTION B: WHAT FOOD GIVES US   69 SECTION C: HEATHFUL DIETS AND EATING HABITS   72 SECTION D: NUTRITIOUS AND SAFE FOOD     76 SECTION E: TAKE ACTION       79   CHECKLIST      84   RESOURCES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION           85 Stay updated    85 Send us your news        85 Certificates and badges85   WEBSITES       86   GLOSSARY      88   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS          91