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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students research and define nutrition. They choose a definition of nutrition or a nutritional theme around which they design a restaurant. This activity helps students answer the question "What is a nutritionally balanced meal?" Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students examine how to select, prepare, and consume nutritious foods, and discuss the long term health problems associated with poor dietary habits. They examine snacks in bags to compare nutrition labels, and keep food journals for a week. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop nutrition pamphlets to create an awareness of the nutritional needs of their bodies and explore strategies for making wise nutrition choices for healthful living. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students access a variety of nutrition and health related resources on the Internet. They examine the food pyramid, match food groups, play interactive games, read an online story, analyze the labels on food packaging, and take a food-safety quiz. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students complete a unit on diet and nutrition. They explore various websites, create a food pyramid, categorize foods into food groups, list the benefits of various types of foods, evaluate a fast food meal, and identify a myth about candy. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students use the internet to gather information on proper nutrition. They examine the food pyramid and categorize food into the groups they belong. They develop their own healthy cereal idea and advertising. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students practice reading nutritional labels on foods. They calculate the about of calories in different types of foods. They examine the effects of fat on the body and the link to disease. They participate in an experiment to increase their knowledge of healthy food options. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students act as decision makers and research and determine the nutritional needs of young children, teenagers, and adults. They compile their findings in a nutrition portfolio. Class groups assume the role of hospital dietician and plan meals for their patient based upon research and the information given to them about the patient. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore digestion/nutrition and utilize scientific investigation skills. They complete meal logs for several days and graph their results. After analyzing their data, they write formal lab reports. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students investigate nutrients and nutrition to determine what types of food the body needs for energy. They study each type of nutrient and why it is important to the body. They determine what a balanced diet is by completing the associated table. Full Review »
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