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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Protist Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the habitat, motility, nutrition, and reproduction of protists.
Handout
Other

The frog.org: Feeding

For Students 9th - 10th
TheFrog.org provides information about the lives of frogs. This particular page discusses the diet of a typical frog.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Heart Healthy Foods

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides great information on the topic of heart healthy foods. The site is fairly in-depth with links scattered throughout for additional information on related subjects.
Article
US Department of Agriculture

Vegetarians Can Get Enough Zinc and Other Minerals From Food Alone

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses research study which showed that a group of women on a vegetarian diet which included eggs and milk absorbed enough zinc and iron to maintain good health.
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Other

Cspi: Smart Mouth Healthy Eating

For Students 9th - 10th
CSPI has provided information about maintaining a healthy diet. The site offers healthy food suggestions as well as quizzes to help visitors remember tips. The site also provides visitors with answers to common myths or beliefs about...
Website
Other

Web Health Centre: Food at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the roles of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Learn what kinds of foods are "Body builders," "Energy givers," and "Protectors," and tailor your diet so that you are getting the nutrients you need to...
Activity
Other

Supralife International: Colloidal Minerals: Iodine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the mineral, iodine, such as its importance, deficiency symptoms, prevention/treatment of an iodine deficiency, diet recommendations, food sources, toxicity, and more.
Handout
Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Zinc

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why humans need the mineral zinc to survive. Its functions are described, foods that provide us with zinc, what happens when we have a deficiency or get too much, and recipes for incorporating zinc into your diet.
Handout
Other

Whole Grains Council: Los Granos Enteros Y Una Dieta Balanceada Y Saludable

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content. Gives us a look in Spanish at the basic elements of a balanced diet with whole grains as a basis.
Activity
Other

Grain Chain: Welcome to Grain Chain

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A comprehensive website with activities for all age groups to help in understanding how grains are grown and why they are such an important part of our diet. Included are interactive games, activity sheets, and lesson plans.
Interactive
Other

Fuel Up to Play 60

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can play interactive games and learn nutrition facts.
Interactive
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Teacher's Corner: The Energy Equation [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Students research recommended sleep, eating, and exercise guidelines for their age. They also investigate the roadblocks they may face to achieve these guidelines and the benefits that may be gained. With this knowledge, a plan is...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Do Beliefs About Healthy Food Inform Consumer Choices?

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to attitudes.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: What's Your Beef?

For Students 9th - 10th
Concerned about where your beef comes from? This article discusses concerns about safe, and healthy beef. International trade and the methods used in raising the staple are included in article.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Body Shop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the types of foods needed to fuel the body for sports and exercise. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Court Rejects New York City's Portion Cap for Sugary Drinks

For Students 7th - 8th
In 2014, Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, designed a proposal known as "the soda ban" that would put limits on the size of sugary drinks that people could buy. The proposal was favored among health advocates, including...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Kitchen Tour With Mixie

For Students Pre-K - K
Take a tour of a kitchen! Click on appliances, cooking items, and other things usually found in kitchens. Mixie will explain the use of each of the items.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Staying Healthy

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
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US Food and Drug Administration

U.s. Food and Drug Administration: The Food Label

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, through the use of food label, plans to make Americans informed consumers of food. Here, you can learn about the sections of the food label and read definitions of the terms like...
Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Bmi Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive body mass index calculator to determine if your weight is under, over or normal for your size and read about things you can do to maintain a healthy weight.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How Can I Lose Weight Safely

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Put up by the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & kidney Diseases, this site offers guidelines to help you choose a safe, effective, and long-range weight control program.
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Other

Soil Association: Food for Life Curriculum Pack [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A curriculum focusing on food production and consumerism.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Center of the Ocean: How Can Some Foods Be Harmful to Our Health?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Theo is on a cruise ship with his family. They're having a party with loads of food. Not all the food is healthy though. Can you help Theo choose healthy foods?

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