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Activity
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Food Labels Tell the Story!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the building blocks of food and how to read food labels to make better choices about what you eat.
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Handout
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Food and Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the five food groups that are important for a healthy diet.
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Activity
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Typical Fast Food Meal

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare a sample fast food meal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate guidelines.
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Activity
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Make a Prototype/test the Design

For Students 9th - 10th
Mke and test a prototype of your healthy fast food meal.
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Activity
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal:refine the Final Children's Meal

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyze feedback and think about how to improve your fast food children's meal.
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Activity
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Explore Possibilities: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how attractive packaging sells kids meals at fast food restaurants.