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Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains

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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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What Are Calories?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine calories for the human body. In this calorie instructional activity, students explore the energy expenditures needed for different types of activities and how many calories are needed to support daily functions.
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the new Food Guide Pyramid. In this healthy diet lesson, 10th graders explore the the website with the new food pyramid. Students use magazines to find foods from the food groups and create their own pyramid....
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Frenzied Food: Fantastic Fuel?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students 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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Making Healthy Food Choices

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
In this well-designed nutritional activity, students are given the opportunity to create their own daily food record, compare their nutrient with minimimun requirements, and think critically about their own food choices. Materials and...
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Mmmm, Mmmm ... and Good

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider their own diets and examine an op-ed article about organically produced foods. They research alternatives to various foods for the creation of a supermarket and reflect on their own diets after keeping a food journal.
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Lunch Talks Review

For Students Higher Ed
In this health worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to health and diet. There are 19 health terms located in the word search.
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Food Preferences and Healthful Eating

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss healthy eating habits. In this food preferences lesson, students read a scenario about teenagers visiting a restaurant.   Students role play the story and complete a graphic organizer.  
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Don't Forget the Bacon

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students choose healthy food from different food groups. In this health lesson, students classify pictures of food into each food groups and discuss which ones are healthy. They review the food pyramid and read the story Don't Forget the...
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Super-sized! Is it really a deal?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the pros and cons of eating in fast food places. In this adult health lesson, student examine the fat and calorie content of fast food meals. They share ways to make healthy food choices.
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Diet: Find the Carbohydrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover and discuss the functions of carbohydrates. Once they have taken notes and completed worksheets, they perform experiments using iodine to test for starch. Lesson topics include how carbohydrates are processed by the...
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Nutrition: How important is rice to the world?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders point out places on a map that grow rice around the world. In this rice growing lesson plan, 4th graders read about the importance of rice and use a map to see where it comes from.
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Dietary Guidelines/Food Pyramid Test

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review Dietary Guidelines and the Food Guide Pyramid. They take a quiz listing recommended dietary guidelines and explain their function and implementation.
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Beginning Matching-- Food Part 2

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this word and picture matching activity, students draw a line from 11 pictures of common foods to the words that name each one.
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Healthy Foods

For Students K - 2nd
In this healthy foods coloring worksheet, students color all of the foods that are healthy. They put an X on the foods that are not healthy. Finally, students circle their favorite fruit. There are 12 pieces of food on the page and the...
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3D Food Guide Pyramid

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own 3D Food Guide pyramid. In this health science lesson, students assess their eating and exercise habit. They design a healthy meal plan and exercise to incorporate in their lives.
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Lose the Fat, Keep the Vitamins... Drink Low fat Milk!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils compare the different types of milk. In this adult health lesson, students examine the label and determine which is the healthiest. They discuss ways to switch from high fat to lower fat milk.
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Quench That Thirst

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the sugar and calorie content of different beverages. In this adult health lesson, students analyze how advertising can be very misleading. They determine the correct amount of juice or beverage they should take per day.
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Rethink Your Drink

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the sugar content of common beverages. For this adult health lesson, students convert grams of sugar to teaspoons. They discuss the benefits of drinking water instead of soda and juices.
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Get Healthy Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share about healthy habits they practice at home. For this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.
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Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s

For Teachers Higher Ed
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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Eating the Rainbow: At the Farmer's Market

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.
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Preparing Fruits and Vegetables

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Students discuss ways to properly clean fruit and vegetables. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They suggest ways to store food for future use.
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Try Something New with Fruits and Vegetables

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Students share what fruits and vegetables they bought with their WIC checks. In this adult health lesson plan, students discuss different ways to prepare fruits and vegetables. They view a cooking demo and try it at home.

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