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Nutrition and Body Image

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars study nutrition and how to maintain a healthy diet.  In this adolescent nutrition instructional activity students complete several activities that allow them to see different nutrition scenarios.
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Nutrition

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the healthy choices about food. In this nutrition lesson, 7th graders use the food pyramid to help them in making nutritious choices. Students discuss their diet and talk about how it can be improved.
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Heart Disease & Stroke

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students study heart disease and how to prevent it.  In this investigative lesson students list heart disease and stroke risk factors. 
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Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars conduct Internet research, view film and participate in class discussion to identify the problem and causes of obesity in America. They evaluate the food pyramid and break down the nutritional components of fast food and...
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Want Ad: Healthy Eater

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars to explain the differences between healthy and unhealthy eating habits and what steps they need to take in order to make healthy eating choices.
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Grab Quick and Easy Snacks

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this healthy eating worksheet, students complete a maze. Students avoid the pictures of the "dead end" snacks high in sugar, fat and calories. There is a tuna pita sandwich recipe on the page.
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Connecting School Meals to Classroom Learning

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the impact of dairy nutrients. In this nutrition lesson, students participate in interactive activities that require them to consider how much calcium their bodies need. Students also visit the school cafeteria and...
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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars use multiple math skills to complete grocery story problems. In this grocery math lesson, students study grocery ads to learn about the cost of foods. Young scholars investigate food types and the costs of processed versus...
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Weight Control

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study the importance of a healthy diet.  In this weight control lesson students divide into groups and  develop a healthy lunch menu.
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Say Cheese!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the different WIC cheese choices. In this health instructional activity, students compare the nutrient content of various cheese. They share cheese cooking tips.
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How History Changed the Way We Eat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with the history of the food pyramid and how it evolved and changed into its modern state. After being presented with the information they conduct classroom discussions about the research.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Food

For Students 4th - 6th
After reading two paragraphs about food, students must answer 4 questions about what they have read. This is a great worksheet to practice reading comprehension, and would be very helpful practice prior to state testing. The writing...
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Family Life Cycle - Breakfast Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the nutritional needs of various age groups. In groups, they plan a breakfast meal for different age groups and spend time making the foods. To end the lesson plan, they serve the food to their classmates for an...
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Eating for Your Future

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science lesson plan, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.
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Getting the Most Nutrition From Your Food

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson plan, 5th graders track their eating habits during the day. Later, students review their food log and place each item into the food pyramid.
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Food Pyramid Lab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a lab to review the Food Guide Pyramid and prepare a food item using all of the food groups.
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Break the Fast: The Start to Good Health

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore why eating a nutritious breakfast on a regular basis is important.
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What are Hunger and Malnutrition and Who are the Hungry?: Food, Ethics, Global Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the consequences of hunger and malnutrition, to know the magnitude of hunger in the world today and to know who is hungry and malnourished in the world.
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Eating a Nutritious Lunch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the types of foods and snacks they eat for their lunch. In groups, they identify healthy foods along with unhealthy foods. They design a new lunch menu using only healthy food and identifying which food group they belong.
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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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The Food Guide Pyramid - Daily Food Journals

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars examine the Food Guide Pyramid, then keep daily food journals. They evaluate their current nutritional habits and create plans for developing healthier eating habits.
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Perceived Overweight and Actual Weight Risk Classification

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students calculate their BMI and compare it to a healthy weight chart.  In this health lesson, students compare the perception of overweight with healthy weight charts. Students interpret collected data and evaluate their own weight...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines by looking at samples of serving sizes and filling out worksheets.
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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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