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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss nutrition and compare nutritional values of a snack product claiming health benefits with a candy product. 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 »
- 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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- 5th - 7th
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Students use the interent to gather information about healthy eating habits. They create a drawing of the food pyramid and their own five-day menu using all of the food groups. They compare and contrast the nutritional information of fast food meals as well. 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the different food groups on the food pyramid. In groups, they discover the proper amount to eat from each food group and how to prepare healthy meals. They keep a food journal and calculate the amount of calories they take in taking into account the amount of physical activity they receive in a day. To end the lesson, they discuss whether being a vegetarian is healther than not. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students use this lesson to focus on their health, nutrition and the state of the environment. In groups, they examine the various types of land, water and air pollutants and compare and contrast a food chain with and without a contaminant. They research different ecosystems and discover how their health is related to the pollutants found on their food. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore the benefits of a nutritional supplement. Through discussion and reviewing handouts, students determine their personal needs for a vitamin. Given the Food Guide Pyramid, students study the importance of proper nutrition and eating a variety of foods. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss chronic and acute diseases. They predict chronic and acute diseases that could result from a poor diet. Students analyze the nutrient content and nutritional balance of a sample food intake log. They recommend personal dietary adjustments to decrease the risk of chronic and acute diseases. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explore the importance of diet and exercise. They identify specific physical and emotional characteristics of individuals. Students discuss characteristics of a healthy person. Full Review »
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