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Diet and Nutrition

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students figure out the nutritional values of foods to explain the nature of a healthy diet by looking at fast food nutrition pamphlets and calculating the values of foods then comparing them to the food pyramid.
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What's Happening to Your Body

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students list the types of biological development that occur during adolescence and the nutritional, physical, and mental needs that support that development. They describe careers in the field of adolescent health.
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Sugar for Breakfast

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate the calories and carbohydrates in breakfast cereals. They learn the nutritional value of sugar-filled cereals. They can also figure out the nutritional value of other breakfast items, such as toast, orange juice, etc ....
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Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe the properties of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. In this health science lesson, students identify food sources where these nutrients can be found. They explain how they affect our body.
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MacroMolecules

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
This single slide displays the discussion points to differentiate between the main molecules ; structure/function/classes/lab test/common examples
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Polymers and Crystals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment with crystals and polymers and examine their roles in food science.
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Get Fit for Yosemite - Nutrition

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating habits and of following a fitness program. They visit Yosemite Institute.
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Carbohydrates

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students listen to a lecture on carbohydrates focusing on the differences between complex and simple carbohydrates. They complete a demonstration and worksheet.
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Dribbling for Nutrition

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice reading food labels and determining the correct number of grams of fat and carbohydrates in a single serving. They work on improving dribbling skills during the task.