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Non-Nutrients: Fiber and Water
Students discuss how much fiber and water a person needs each day. They use beans soaked in water to show the benefits of water to the human body. They also learn the health benefits to eating healthy.
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Dietary Fiber Introduction
Students research fiber and consider its sources, functions and importance to overall health. They sample high-fiber items, complete worksheets and take a quiz on their fiber research.
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Dietary Fiber Introduction
Students identify fiber from foods, its sources and function in the body. They also the importance of fiber in the diet and good food sources that one can eat. Finally, students discuss water and its importance with eating fiber and...
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Fiber - Adding It To The Diet - Skill Supplement
Young scholars examine and prepare a recipe and state the purpose of each ingredient. They complete a worksheet based on the food pyramid.
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Food Pyramid Lab
Third graders complete a lab to review the Food Guide Pyramid and prepare a food item using all of the food groups.