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Dietary Guidelines for Good Nutrition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by United States Department of Agriculture, analyze their diets for three days, and determine if their diets met the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for their age and sex.
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Nutrition for Young Children

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the dietary guidelines for young children.  In this healthy diet lesson students examine the issues surrounding the children's diets. 
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Grains, Fats, and Sugars in Healthy Proportions - Skill

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate dietary guidelines and the food guide pyramid. They prepare various versions of pasta and muffins, and compare the taste, calories, fat, and cholesterol content.
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Benefits of Physical Activity

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Identify at least five benefits of physical activity and guide students to experience fun feeling healthy. Your class will participate in the Synchronized Chair Dance. Worksheet and Evaluation are included.
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Cancer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study cancer and possible preventative measures.  In this cancer lesson students study the claims on food labels and ways to lower your risk of cancer. 
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Heart Disease & Stroke

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students study heart disease and how to prevent it.  For this investigative lesson students list heart disease and stroke risk factors.