Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: High Cholesterol
Thorough overview of high cholesterol. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and much more.
Other
Web Health Centre: Food at Work
Read about the roles of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Learn what kinds of foods are "Body builders," "Energy givers," and "Protectors," and tailor your diet so that you are getting the nutrients you need to...
Other
Dieticians of Canada: Assess Yourself
Learn about your diet, BMI, and more with this resource from the Dieticians of Canada.
Other
All About Food Labels: What's in a Food Label
Detailed description of food labels, including example labels, charts and graphs. Lots of information about what is in a food labels.
Other
Whole Grains Council: Los Granos Enteros Y Una Dieta Balanceada Y Saludable
Spanish content. Gives us a look in Spanish at the basic elements of a balanced diet with whole grains as a basis.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Food Groups
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a basic lesson introducing food groups along with healthy choices having to due with nutrition.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Superhumans and Bionics: A Heart of Titanium
Explore how to keep your heart healthy by exercising regularly, sticking to a low-fat diet and not smoking. Use mathematics to understand nutritional information about various foods.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Fun Fruit Kabobs
Have fun and eat fruit every day to stay healthy. This website provides simple steps you can follow to make your own "fun fruit kabobs" with apples, bananas, grapes, pineapple, coconut, and yogurt. Includes nutritional information.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Smarter Food Processing Techniques
Test your knowledge about the foods you eat by taking a short quiz. Match products to their ingredients, answer questions about nutritional values and compute the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed per year.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Dairy Nutrients and Health Benefits
How does milk help maintain health? What nutrients are present in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt? Find the answers to these questions and more.
American Heart Association
Aha: Carbohydrates and Sugars
Site dedicated to the nutritional recommendations of the American Heart Association.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Biotin (Vitamin H)
This site from Flordia State University contains very brief but factual information on biotin (vitamin H). A paragraph long summary and a picture are both included.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Food Pyramid
What is a food pyramid? Learn about the five major food groups and what constitutes a serving.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Revision Notes on the Nutrients in Food
Discusses food, why we need it, and the types of nutrients that food for humans must have.
US Food and Drug Administration
Fda: Cool Tips for Kids
Teach your students to use the following easy ways to Read the Label at home, in the cafeteria, at the store, and at restaurants.
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Health (La Salud)
An exercise designed to teach Spanish-speaking ELLs about healthy eating and the vocabulary of food and nutrition. Students answer comprehension questions based on a short reading about losing weight. Instructions in Spanish; exercise in...
Other
On Track Diabetes: Breakfast Ideas for Kids With Diabetes
Learn why breakfast is such an important meal for kids, especially kids who have diabetes. This website provides numerous examples of food ideas for all kids (and parents) looking for protein-packed breakfast foods.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Food Theme
This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...
ABCya
Ab Cya: The Food Pyramid: Take a Trip
Practice mouse manipulation while exploring the food pyramid. Students will be introduced to the different types of food as they travel at a safe speed and stay on the road.