OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Nutrition and Diet
Explain how different foods and eating a healthy diet can affect a person's metabolism. Also learn reasons why vitamins and minerals are critical to a healthy diet.
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy Habits
A study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation showed parents have significant potential to influence their children's behavior. Help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lesson 10: Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants.
In this final lesson a clip from In Defense of Food shows students the vibrant food movement that is springing up across the country. In a final celebration, students share their final projects with the class and think about how they can...
Sesame Street
Sesame Street: Healthy Habits for Life
This comprehensive resource will give you the tools you need to teach children about eating right and being physically active so that they can establish healthy habits for life. Included are easy-to-use, fun lessons and activities that...
US Department of Agriculture
Usda: Choose My Plate: Health and Nutrition Information for Preschoolers
Games, posters, and coloring pages help explain the food pyramid and the importance of good nutrition to kids.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Arthur Family Health: Nutrition
In this lesson, join Arthur and D.W. in a learning experience about proper diet and nutrition.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Pretty Packaging: Lead to Healthier Eating?
In this human behavior science fair project, the student will investigate whether packaging can persuade children to eat healthily. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat Right
This site is the Eat Right homepage by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics which contains information on healthy eating. Since this site is updated frequently you will need to follow the links to the "Daily Tip" and "Feature" sections...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's on Your Plate?
In today's fast food world, it can be hard to make healthy eating choices. In this lesson, learners will learn how they can incorporate healthy eating habits in their daily routines. They will use menus from local restaurant chains and...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: Cayman Islands: Human Body: Eating Healthy
Help Cole make good choices for healthy foods before he can play at the beach.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Food and Nutrients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Refusing one meal won't stunt your growth. But lack of proper food over a period of time can lead to malnutrition. That means the body is not getting enough...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Healthy Eating Activity 4: Energy
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart supports lessons from the 'Food - a fact of life' website. Pupils will be able to understand why their bodies need energy, how much energy is in certain food types and who needs more...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Fat: Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss
Evaluate current guidelines for a healthy diet, compare them to one's own eating habits and learn safe behaviors for maintaining a healthy weight. Analyze the food pyramid, fast-food and health-food nutrition and the causes of obesity.
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Doctors' Medical Library: Anti Aging Medicine Clinic: Carbohydrates in Nutrition
This article describes the role of carbohydrates in the human body. Discusses the two basic forms: complex and simple. Gives examples of each. Defines the function of carbohydrates. Links to related topics are provided.
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Eat Your Way to Five a Day!
This resource presents guidelines to follow to help you make healthy food choices and get the nutrients from fruits and vegetables that your body needs.
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Ed Said
Meet Ed Said, a nine-year-old purple-haired hard-core fruit-and-veggie rapper. Learn nutrition facts from Ed by watching and playing his videos and songs. Includes many print-and-color activities about eating healthy fruit- and...
US Department of Agriculture
U.s. Department of Agriculture: Choose My Plate
The U.S. Government's official resource for sound nutritional information points out that eating right can be as simple as increasing some categories of foods while reducing others. Basic information on food groups combined with...
Harvard University
Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source
The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health offers this valuable resource. The latest medical research is presented on topics including fiber, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, healthy weight, and much more.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Using Food Labels
Do you know how to read a food label? Food labels provide important information about the nutritional value of foods. In this lesson plan students will learn about food labels, healthful eating, nutrition facts, and units of measurement...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Do Healthy Habits Affect Your Bones and Muscles?
We all need good habits to be healthy and strong. Take a trip to a turtle farm set in the Cayman Islands to learn about exercise, eating right, correct posture, and bone health. Win stars for every correct answer and earn a certificate...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy Alternative
This article discusses the benefits of a well-balanced vegetarian diet. Here, read about how vegetarianism can promote a healthy lifestyle and help maintain a healthy body. Learn how vegetarianism is safe and healthy for everyone, even...
Other
American Diabetes Association: Food and Fitness: What Can I Eat: Eating Out
Learn to make low fat, low sugar, and low sodium food choices, even when eating out. This guide serves as a helpful tool not only for diabetics who need to control their blood glucose levels, but for anyone seeking to eat healthfully,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Nutrition
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart about nutrition contains a food sort, United Streaming video, and web link to a nutrition game.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Weight
Whether studying health or physical education, this site explains the importance of lifestyle when trying to lose weight and get in shape.