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British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life: Dietary Fibre and Water

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of downloadable resources on the sources of dietary fiber, what it does, the benefits to human health, sources of our water intake, its role in our bodies, and fluid balance. Includes PowerPoints, reference materials, and...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Vegetarianism

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to defining the different types of vegetarians and vegetarian diets, this four page article, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of vegetarianism, while focusing on children and the nutrition they need to grow strong,...
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Nourish Interactive: Kids' Fun Food Games

For Students K - 1st
Use this site filled with games to explore good nutrition, healthy snacks, exercise, and reading food labels. The interactive games are entertaining and the information is extensive.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Of Fish and Brain Health

For Students 3rd - 8th
Research has shown that what a mother eats while pregnant has a significant affect on the health of her child. A study, reviewed in this article, examines the pro's and con's of including fish in expectant mothers' diets.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students evaluate their eating habits, focusing on the ways in which one can assess whether or not his or her diet is nutritious. Students will work in small groups to design a menu for a healthy lunch and write a...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Fat: Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Evaluate current guidelines for a healthy diet, compare them to one's own eating habits and learn safe behaviors for maintaining a healthy weight. Analyze the food pyramid, fast-food and health-food nutrition and the causes of obesity.
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Dieticians of Canada: Assess Yourself

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about your diet, BMI, and more with this resource from the Dieticians of Canada.
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US Department of Agriculture

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the USDA's dietary guidelines. Also, an overall introduction to the guidelines and links to additional information about nutrition.
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Other

Doctors' Medical Library: Anti Aging Medicine Clinic: Carbohydrates in Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the role of carbohydrates in the human body. Discusses the two basic forms: complex and simple. Gives examples of each. Defines the function of carbohydrates. Links to related topics are provided.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Winter Berries for Winter Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the change in diet for many bird species as the seasons change.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Obesity

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the facts and health consequences of being overweight. Also learn about how diet and physical activity contribute to your overall well-being.
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BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Living Things:teeth and Nutrition

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about types of teeth, how our teeth develop, how our teeth differ from those of other animals, and how to keep teeth healthy.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether studying health or physical education, this site explains the importance of lifestyle when trying to lose weight and get in shape.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Mc Donald's Cup Sizes Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Ready to super size that soda? Buzzfeed produced this clever video comparing the various soda cup sizes from countries around the world. Which country has largest option to consume soda? [1:05]
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Whole Grains Council: What's a Whole Grain? A Refined Grain?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains what the inside of a whole grain looks like, and the difference between whole grains and other grains, e.g., refined and enriched.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How the Food You Eat Affects Your Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Which foods cause you to feel tired after lunch? Or so restless at night? Mia Nacamulli takes you into the brain to find out. [4:52]
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Health and Fitness: Health Quests: School Nutritionist

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the given sites and worksheet to evaluate and create school lunch menus that meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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WebMD

Web Md: Food O Meter: Calorie Counter & Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Help stick to a healthy diet by using the calorie counter to tell you the number of calories in food that you find in your refrigerator and restaurants. This searchable database will also give your calorie count based on the number of...
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Other

Guinea Pig Compendium: Feeding and Nutrition

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes several common guinea pig foods, including hay, pellets, fruits, and vegetables. It also covers a guinea pig's need for Vitamin C, along with treats they enjoy.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Issues: Health and Fast Food

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the the impact of fast food on the American people. It features links to obesity statistics, PBS NewHour: "Fighting Fat," Rolling Stone: "Fast-Food Nation: The True Cost Of America's Diet," and New York Times:...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: You Are What You Eat!

For Students 6th - 8th
Thinking about improving your sports performance? Want to help friends and family make the most of their physical fitness activities? One factor to consider is food. Whether you realize it or not, what you eat does change your body. It...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Food Foldable

For Teachers K - 1st
During this lesson plan, students will listen to a poem about a balanced diet and create a foldable. In each section of the foldable, students will include information about a different food group and will use this creation as a study...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fortified Breakfast

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn that minerals are a necessary part of our diet. They will learn that different minerals have different functions in the body. More specifically, they will discover that iron is necessary to carry...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Fruit and Veggies Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore fruits and vegetables. The activity includes a questionnaire that asks an individual's age, sex, and level of physical activity to determine the fruits and vegetables needed in an individual's diet. The resource consists...

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