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Food pyramid Teacher Resources
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Students study the recommended Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid. They discuss the foods they eat, watch a video about the Food Pyramid and examine actual foods portioned out into recommended serving sizes.
Students create a booklet depicting the groups of the Food Pyramid. They play "Name That Food" game.
Young scholars list and explain the five food groups and the recommended serving amounts. In this food pyramid lesson, students discuss the food pyramid and journal about their reaction to it. Young scholars complete a building block activity and discuss the significance of the pyramid. Students read about nutritional needs and plan a diet for a marooned island community.
Students identify each level of the food pyramid and keep a record of their food intake. In this food pyramid lesson plan, students relate the food pyramid to the Gaza Pyramids. Students discuss the purpose and plan of the food pyramid and create a meal keeping the food pyramid in mind.
Tenth graders demonstrate an understanding of the food groups by categorizing foods in the proper area. Given the six food groups in the food pyramid each student is given twenty pictures of foods and asked to place them under the correct category.
Second graders explain the food pyramid, nutrients provided by each food group,and determine whether they are healthy eaters. They note what foods are in this group, what nutrients are found in these foods, and number of servings needed.
Ninth graders examine the food pyramid. In this dietary health lesson, 9th graders discuss each section of the food pyramid. Students examine the five basic food groups, and the characteristics of foods that fall into each one. Students use mathematical formulas to determine the amount of fat calories that is appropriate for them. Students rate their diet based on the information they've found related to healthy dietary practices.
Students identify good nutrition. For this food pyramid lesson, students learn the basics of good nutrition, identify the six basic food groups, state the effects of the food on the human body, and learn nutritional information while participating in physical activities.
Second graders are introduced to the food groups on the food pyramid. Individually, they draw pictures of their favorite foods and identify which food group it belongs. To end the lesson, they discuss the importance of eating a variety of foods.
Second graders discuss the food pyramid and appropriate choices for each food group. They plan a nutritional meal for a picnic lunch and make a class book. As a culminating event, the class plans and enjoys a picnic.