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The Color Way
Students study the importance of eating a colorful diet of fruits and vegetables. In this nutritional diet lesson, students complete multiple activities to learn about the nutritional value of colorful fruits and vegetables.
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Apples: A Class Act! (Grades Pre-K–3)
Discover the nutritional wonders of apples and get to know Johnny Appleseed with a plethora of learning experiences that cover subjects math, history, English language arts, health, and arts and crafts. Activities include an apple...
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Healthy Eating
A short, yet very informative, presentation on the basics of healthy eating. Young dieticians view slides which have colorful photos and graphics of foods that are healthy (and not so healthy), along with information on the basic food...
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Nutrition: One Hot Topic!
Students learn the content of the food groups and are better prepared to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Students identify the main food groups and list content examples. Students create a cookbook of new and healthy snacks.
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Hunger and Malnutrition
Sixth graders use a variety of resources to determine the importance of getting the proper nutrients. In this nutrition lesson, student complete an activity in which they examine the world issue of hunger and malnutrition. They locate...
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Fit For Life Presentations
Students use the internet to compare and contrast the diet, nutrition and fitness of a major language group and the United States. As a class, they are introduced to the vocabulary in the language related to health and fitness and share...
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Exploding Cheeseburger
Second graders describe the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders identify the importance in eating a variety of healthy food. Students explain what makes a healthy diet.
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A Balanced Diet
Students determine which healthy foods comprise a well balanced meal. Using a checklist, students classify foods as healthy or unhealthy. This lesson plan is intended for students acquiring English.
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Smart Snacking
Students define what a snack is in their own words. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy snacks. They give examples of new healthy foods then can serve for snacks.
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Rice Nutrition
Third graders investigate nutrition by researching rice. For this food lesson, 3rd graders read about the healthy aspects of rice and how many people in the world eat it. Students read nutrition labels and discuss the different energy...
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Menu Madness
Students determine the nutritional values of fast foods. Then they make comparisons of their results and present their findings to the class. They compare the nutritional values of fast foods based on information provided on menus.
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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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Staying Healthy
In this health worksheet, 5th graders read the paper that is about the nutrition needed. They focus upon the guidelines set for dietary allowances.
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Identify Nutrient Sources
Young scholars identify the nutrients in food and its functions. In this nutritional needs lesson, students create a chart that identifies the food source, the function of the nutrient, and the effects of a deficiency or excess of the...
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Help Them Shine with Fruits and Vegetables
Students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. In this adult health lesson plan, students examine ways to serve more of these to their family. They apply what they have learned to real life scenarios.
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How Far To Mount Katahdin (Part V)
Young scholars explain the relationship of hiking/backpacking and caloric consumption as well as to develop an understanding of diet, nutrition, cooking and planning skills.
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Make Your Meal Matter
Students examine the calorie content of fast food items. In this adult health lesson, students discuss obesity problems in US. They apply the tips for healthy fast food dining in selecting a meal.
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Meal Plan for an Older Person with Diabetes
Students plan a healthy meal for elderly diabetics. In this nutrition lesson plan, students practice planning a healthy meal by creating a meal plan for an elderly diabetic patient. They learn the importance of controlling diabetes...
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Make Half Your Grains Whole
Students discuss the benefits of eating whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students compare samples of whole grain food products. They recommend ways on how to incorporate whole grains in their family diet.
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Say Cheese!
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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Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains
Students share their personal experience in shopping for whole grains. In this adult health lesson, 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! 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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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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Cooking Light
Students study the food pyramid. In this adult health lesson plan, 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...