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Welcome to WIC
Students summarize the benefits and services offered by WIC. For this adult health lesson, students review what fruit and vegetables are covered by WIC. They practice shopping using their checks.
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Healthy Habits Begin at Birth: Breastfeed Me!
Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. In this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the correct position when breastfeeding using dolls. They recognize signs that a baby is getting enough milk.
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The Truth About Breastfeeding
Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. For this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the proper way to breastfeed an infant. They describe concerns about nipple confusion in the hospital and how to deal with it.
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Safety Seats
Students identify the different types of car seats. In this adult health lesson, students describe the proper way of restraining a child in the car. They solve real life scenarios given in class.
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First Smiles
Students explain the risks associated with teeth and gum problems during pregnancy. In this adult health lesson, students brainstorm ways to prevent childhood cavities. They recommend ways to care for their teeth.
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Think Your Drink
Students examine their fluid intake and the types of beverage they drink. In this adult health instructional activity, students describe the risks of too much sugar in their drink. They brainstorm ways to cut back on sodas and drink...
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Strong Bones, Healthy Family
Students identify the risks associated with osteoporosis. In this adult health lesson, students compare their current calcium intake versus what they need daily. They recommend ways to prevent this disease.
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Say Cheese!
Students identify the different WIC cheese choices. In this health lesson, students compare the nutrient content of various cheese. They share cheese cooking tips.
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Diabetes and Your Family
Students identify common symptoms of diabetes. In this adult health lesson, students discuss common myths about it and evaluate whether they are true or not. They suggest ways to reduce their risk from this disease.
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Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s
Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.
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Make Half Your Grains Whole
Students discuss the benefits of eating whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students compare samples of whole grain food products. They recommend ways on how to incorporate whole grains in their family diet.
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Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains
Students share their personal experience in shopping for whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students explain the different ways to cook them. They discuss how they can incorporate whole grains in their meals
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Germbusters
Students describe different safe kitchen practices. In this adult health lesson, students explain how germs spread. They discuss ways to find bacteria and food born diseases.
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Choose Your Vegetables
Students explain the importance of incorporating vegetables in their diet. In this adult health instructional activity, students identify common and uncommon vegetables in their area. They discuss ways to prepare and store them for...
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Eating the Rainbow: At the Farmer's Market
Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.
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5 A Day
Students examine their family's fruits and vegetables intake. In this adult health lesson, students share how they prepare certain vegetables. They explain why it's important to eat a healthy diet.
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Help Them Shine with Fruits and Vegetables
Students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. In this adult health lesson, students examine ways to serve more of these to their family. They apply what they have learned to real life scenarios.
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Preparing Fruits and Vegetables
Students discuss ways to properly clean fruit and vegetables. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They suggest ways to store food for future use.
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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start
Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. In this adult health lesson plan, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.
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Iron In! Anemia Out!
Students list the foods they have eaten in the last 3 days. In this adult health lesson, students identify iron rich foods. They plan ways to incorporate these foods in their family meals.
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Cooking Light
Students study the food pyramid. In this adult health lesson plan, students discover ways to change their cooking habits to lessen fat content. Given different recipes, they brainstorm ways to change some of its fatty ingredients to make...
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Cooking with WIC Foods
Students share ideas about how they use their WIC foods. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss benefits of eating a healthy diet. They create recipes using WIC food supplies.
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Eating for Health
Students examine their family's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss changes they plan to make in their family. They observe how hopscotch is played and try to do this at home.
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Eating on the Go: Finding Healthy Fast food Choices
Students discuss the pros and cons of supersizing fast foods. In this adult health lesson, students explain why fast food is so popular. They suggest healthier order strategies.