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Anyone for Sugar?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils inquire about how much sugar they consume on a daily basis. In this healthy habits demonstration, students examine how much sugar is in a variety if foods by spooning out teaspoons and placing into a bowl.  Pupils discuss...
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Nutrients

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss whether they ate breakfast and if so, did their breakfast contain all that their body needs until lunch time. They talk about the definition of nutrients and that every part of their body needs water. They also...
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Stay Fit, 'Cause You Never Know.

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify what "Active Living" means and compare and contrast the relationship between fitness and active living by developing a recipe for Active Living. They examine Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating and the importance of...
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Fats: A Type of Lipid

For Students 8th - 9th
In this nutrition worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer about the function of fats in the diet. They compare unsaturated and saturated fats. They tell what happens when one has either too much or too little fats, and record...
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Lesson 3: Vary Your Veggies and Focus on Fruits

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore fruits and vegetables.  In this nutrition lesson, students generate a list of all known fruits and vegetables.  Students cut out and compile pages for a weekly fruits and vegetable journal.  Students complete the journal...
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the new Food Guide Pyramid. In this healthy diet lesson, 10th graders explore the the website with the new food pyramid. Students use magazines to find foods from the food groups and create their own pyramid....
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students list and explain the five food groups and the recommended serving amounts.  In this food pyramid lesson, students discuss the food pyramid and journal about their reaction to it.  Students complete a building block activity and...
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Understanding MyPyramid

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate serving sizes. In this serving size lesson, 5th graders study the food pyramid paying special attention to proper serving sizes of food. Resources are provided.
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The Five Food Groups

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this food groups worksheet, students use the colorful 7 day diary to color a star for each food group eaten each day. Students do not record how many servings from each group, just that they have eaten a food from it.
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The Food Pyramid

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the food pyramid and photograph food choices from their school to create a healthy meal guide. In this food choices lesson plan, 4th graders study the food pyramid, photograph healthy food choices at their cafeteria,...
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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. In this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.
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From Land to Lunch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students record their three meals and snacks for three days. They determine which items in their diets are grown on farms and record the items in various categories. They conduct Internet research to determine where carious ingredients...
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Frenzied Food: Fantastic Fuel?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners infer the causes of obesity. In this health science lesson, students brainstorm ways improve to their diet. They write personalized journals with goals on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Nutrition and Physical Education Activities in the Classroom

For Teachers K - 6th
You can promote health and wellness using nutrition activities and lessons. With physical education activities and suggestions about snack times, you can help impvove the habits of the youngsters under your charge. 
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The Secreat to Good Health: Eating Right and Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a seven-day record of all the foods they consume. They analyze what type of food was the most frequent in everyone's diet. They look up each food and record its daily recommended amount.
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The Food We Eat

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students plan a menu for one day after they study the food pyramid and learn about their daily food requirements. They are given an updated food pyramid with a summary fo dietary recommendations that replaces the old standard "four food...
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Nutrition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in an original unit about nutrition and record daily intake of food in order to help create a healthy eating plan. They practice making practical food choices for optimum health and then investigate how to maintain...
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ON THE LOOKOUT FOR LABELS

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice reading and using label information and understand the purpose of food labeling. They complete surveys using labels from the products brought in. After discussing the pros and cons of having a law that requires fast...
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The Brown Rice Bonus

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate how brown rice can be incorporated into a daily healthy diet. They practice preparing and storing the rice in the most beneficial ways. Also goals are set to increase the consumption of it in the dose of twice a week.
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Integrating Character Education into Lesson Plans

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students select a favorite lesson and list character traits from that lesson to serve as indicators on various questions under review. Character traits included are honesty, compassion, strong work ethnic and respect for the environment.
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Searching for Information

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this computer worksheet, learners use ViewPoint's forward and backward arrows, and the search tool to locate information given about minerals and vitamins. They load the Vitamins datafile and use the search tool to respond to five...
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Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutritionally Rich Base

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine proper selection, preparation and storage techniques for a variety of fruits and vegetables. In groups, they prepare various types of salads.
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Nutrition and Health and School Gardening

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine how healthy eating contributes to a healthy body and life style. They read nutritional labels on food items. They use the Five Foods Pyramid to evaluate their own eating habits. They plan, design, and create a school...
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Second Servings

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders understand the appropriate sizes for food portions. For this food groups lesson, 2nd graders create and measure a meal using correct portion sizes and correct measurements.

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