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PBS

Pbs Kids: Arthur Family Health: Nutrition

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this lesson, join Arthur and D.W. in a learning experience about proper diet and nutrition.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Nutrition Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Nutrition and Personal Fitness

For Students 9th - 10th
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of diet and nutrition. The questions evaluate students on nutrition and their personal fitness.
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Other

Cspi: The Need for Nutrition Labeling at Fast Food Restaurants [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 34-page document discusses obesity, nutrition labeling, the average American diet, the nutritional quality of foods from restaurants, and ways poor eating, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and premature death can be fought. Chapters...
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Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health offers this valuable resource. The latest medical research is presented on topics including fiber, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, healthy weight, and much more.
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Other

British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 14 Years)

For Students 6th - 9th
A rich collection of eleven learning modules that cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition, diet and health, food science, agriculture, food preparation, food processing, food safety, and more. Modules have PowerPoints,...
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Nourish Interactive: Nutrition Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Games for children teach nutrition concepts, while tools for parents and teachers help promote eating healthy, exercising daily, and setting nutrition and fitness goals. Access to entire collection of resources requires free registration.
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Nourish Interactive: Nutrition Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Games for children teach nutrition concepts, while tools for parents and teachers help promote eating healthy, exercising daily, and setting nutrition and fitness goals. Access to entire collection of resources requires free registration.
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US Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.
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American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition Center: Vegetarian Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different types of vegetarian diets, the correlation between heart health and vegetarianism, and foods that allow vegetarians and vegans to get essential nutrients in their daily diets.
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Other

Nutrition.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage "Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Nutrition," and complete the related five-question quiz.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nutrition Background Information

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Teach children about nutrition with this guide from Arthur: "D.W. the Picky Eater."
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Other

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat Right

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the Eat Right homepage by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics which contains information on healthy eating. Since this site is updated frequently you will need to follow the links to the "Daily Tip" and "Feature" sections...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Nutrition Humans Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the science of human nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Food Nutrition Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over food nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fizzy's Lunch Lab

For Students 1st - 4th
Fizzy's Lunch Lab provides an informative overview of food and nutrition topics with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The Lunch Lab will provide practical and positive examples of healthy eating and regular exercise...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nutrition Tips for Grown Ups

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn tips to foster healthy behavior in children, in this guide from Arthur: "D.W. the Picky Eater."
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Nutrition: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five multiple-choice questions about nutrition. After submitting answers, students can review the material.
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American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition Center: Sodium

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the importance of sodium in our daily diets as well as the negative effects of excess salt in a person's diet. Contains fact sheets, quizzes and slideshows.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Diet

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart reviewing the nature of diet in the context of exercise and the benefits of healthy eating when taking part in sports.
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Other

U.s. News: Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Health articles on diseases, medications, hospitals, diet and nutrition, and aging are updated daily from U.S. News & World Report.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Frontline: Diet Wars: Teacher's Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
With this Teacher's Guide to "Diet Wars," students will learn about the USDA food pyramid, evaluate their own food consumption, and examine their school lunch program for nutrition and health purposes. This FRONTLINE documentary examines...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.

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