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- 6th - 12th
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Students conduct a class-wide survey collecting, compiling, and analyzing data about fitness, weight loss, and body image issues. They analyze the relationship between exercise and diet in weight control. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how the diet industry is contributing to our frustration over unwanted pounds. They identify the part fat plays in their diets and determine if they live in a food toxic environment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the debate whether schools should regulate the amount or type of food and drink students consume. They write and present position papers after reading an online NY Times article. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students analyze the USDA Food Pyramid to investigate the food groups, the proper number of daily servings from each group and how to choose a healthy diet. The data obtained is compared to the Northeast Regional Food Guide. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine nutritional information on various food labels and then consider the nutritional value of the foods in their own diets. They create posters illustrating their diets "before" and "after" they considered their fat intake. Full Review »
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- 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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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students discuss nutrition and identify components of healthy diet, view Food Guide Pyramid and create Personal Food Pyramid listing all foods eaten in past 24 hours, compare their pyramids with standard Food Guide, and determine where dietary changes need to be made. Students then read and discuss scenarios on "What Am I Missing?" cards, and diagnose hypothetical cases of malnutrition. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine the adequate requirements for nutrients, examine the functions of the common nutrients and identify sources, and examine/evaluate the role of cholesterol in the body and its implications for good health in this High School Nutrition lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
Students create and conduct a survey in the community to evaluate the demographics of vegetarians in the community. They compile data, create graphs, calculate percentages, and draw conclusions about the survey data. Students create an informational pamphlet about a vegetarian diet. Full Review »
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