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Label Language
Sixth graders explore healthy eating habits by identifying food labels. In this food ingredient lesson, 6th graders discuss the nutritional facts that are available on almost all foods in America and which ingredients and content is...
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Food Systems Feed the World
Sixth graders consider the source of their nutrition. In this food systems lesson, 6th graders discuss how food gets to the table and the process it goes through. Students reflect on world hunger issues, farming, and consumerism through...
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Active Lifestyle Challenge
Learners, in groups, choose from a list of alternatives for recreational activities, transportation options, nutritional choices and other opportunities people have in their lives to make decisions which either benefits or has a negative...
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One Kid Can Make A Difference
Students make a pledge to make three positive choices for 30 days and track their progress. In this positive choices lesson plan, students discuss ways in which they can be healthier, protect the environment, be respectful, and more....
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The Truth About Breastfeeding
Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. For this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the proper way to breastfeed an infant. They describe concerns about nipple confusion in the hospital and how to deal with it.
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Make Your Meal Matter
Students examine the calorie content of fast food items. In this adult health lesson plan, students discuss obesity problems in US. They apply the tips for healthy fast food dining in selecting a meal.
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WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE?
Students examine different food groups and identify the daily amounts of each that are necessary for healthy eating. In this food pyramid lesson students evaluate their own diets and see how they can eat more nutritiously.
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Create Your School Lunch Menu
Students develop their own school menu with as many healthy choices as possible. They keep a journal of what they eat on one day and then research nutrition. They present their new menu to the judging committee.
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Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s
Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.
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Healthy Eating
Students examine healthy diet. In this health lesson, students use Online resources and provided web links to research the effects of diet on the body.
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Bigger Than Life, But Not Necessarily Better
Students evaluate images of health in American society, then students examine where one develops his or her views about health.
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Diet: Soup and Salad Lab
Students prepare soup and salad meals and assess their nutritional and aesthetic values. After solving soup riddles and discussing types of salads, they use meal planning forms to list ingredients and recipe information. The lesson also...
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Watch Your Mouth
Middle schoolers explore the effects of tooth loss to their bodies. In this oral health lesson students complete several activities that help them determine how tooth loss effects nutrition, facial structure and jaw bones.
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Fat, Sugar, and Salt
Students examine how fat, sugar and salt is manufactured and placed in prepared foods. In this food additives activity students complete a lab activity and fill out a worksheet.
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Vary Your Veggies and Focus on Fruits
Third graders study a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 3rd graders investigate the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. Students compare a healthy diet to their personal diet.
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Cooking Light
Students study the food pyramid. In this adult health lesson, students discover ways to change their cooking habits to lessen fat content. Given different recipes, they brainstorm ways to change some of its fatty ingredients to make it...
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Some Fats Aren't Phat
Students examine nutritional information on various food labels and then consider the nutritional value of the foods in their own diets. They create posters illustrating their diets "before" and "after" they considered their fat intake.
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Being Old
Students examine the characteristics of being a senior citizen in today's society. In groups, they develop a list of stereotypes associated with senior citizens. They use the internet to research their financial situtation, proper...
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Diet and Exercise Activity
Students explore their physical abilities by participating in team sports. In this physical education lesson plan, students collaborate in groups in one of several team sports before moving on to the next station. Students...
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Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains
Students share their personal experience in shopping for whole grains. In this adult health instructional activity, students explain the different ways to cook them. They discuss how they can incorporate whole grains in their meals
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Try Something New with Fruits and Vegetables
Students share what fruits and vegetables they bought with their WIC checks. In this adult health activity, students discuss different ways to prepare fruits and vegetables. They view a cooking demo and try it at home.
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Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains
Students share their shopping experience with the new WIC whole grain check. In this adult health lesson, students explain the proper way to prepare whole grains. They watch a cooking demo on a new recipe and implement it at home.
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Rate Your Family's Plate
Students examine their family's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students share what they think from the survey facts presented to them. They set a goal for their family's health.
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Science
Students read labels of candy bars. In this ingredients lesson, students examine a variety of candy bar labels to determine the contents. Students research to find additional information on each candy bar, then write an opinion...