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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Food Pyramid

For Students 2nd - 8th
What is a food pyramid? Learn about the five major food groups and what constitutes a serving.
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Grace Communications: Food Print

For Students 9th - 10th
An environmentally conscious group brings to light the relationship between food, water and energy, and the importance of sustainability. The site looks at issues such as animal welfare, social justices, food policy, the industrial food...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Balanced Diet

For Teachers 2nd
In this lesson, 2nd graders will learn about the components of a balanced diet. Students will analyze charts and then self-report their own foods in categories. Several fiction and nonfiction books are listed as additional resources.
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Vegetarian Resource Group: Heart Healthy Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
Read tips for eating a well-balanced vegetarian diet, one low in fat and cholesterol and high in nutritional value.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Egg Substitutes

For Students 3rd - 5th
Egg allergies are not uncommon, therefore many egg substitutes are sold in order to bake, and cook recipes that call for them. In this science project idea, you'll investigate how to modify recipes so that even egg-allergic friends and...
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One World's Journey: Georgia Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of Georgian culture. Information is included on food, ethnic groups, religion, music, literature, art, and architecture.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Celery Root

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify a celery root, know its nutritional values, and try making celery root dip all featured in this entry.
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Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: Fiber

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is fiber important to our diets? How can we get the fiber we need from the food we eat? In addition to answering the above questions, this website also describes the diseases and disorders we can avoid by eating fiber-rich foods.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Fali

For Students 9th - 10th
The Fali belong to the vast paleonegritic group of people who are sometimes designated "Kirdi" (pagans), as opposed to the Islamized Peul or Fulbe, with whom they share the northern part of Cameroon. The Fali are farmers and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Roma

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Roma people of Europe. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Peanut Butter Lovers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover peanut butter's history, how it's made, the nutritional value, and many other things you didn't know about this popular food.
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University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Vegetables

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the University of Massachusetts you can read about vegetables, which are high in nutritional value but low in fat. After reading this brief article, take a quiz to test your knowledge of the vegetable food group.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Concept of the Ecosystem

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson looks at the definition of an ecosystem, biogeochemical cycles, and factors responsible for the differences between ecosystems.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is It Important to Eat Fruit?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the connection between eating fruit and preventing cardiovascular diseases, reducing the risk for diabetes, and maintaining a healthy body. Also, read about the nutrients that are found in fruits. Includes a link to further...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Malaysia: Kaleideculture

For Students 9th - 10th
A lively look at the multi-cultural influences in Malaysia. This article from the Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board not only gives an overview of Malaysia's interesting culture, but also offers hyperlinks to get even more information....
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EL Education

El Education: Healthy Snacks Recipe Book

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This recipe book was created by 1st and 2nd graders at the Capital City Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., during as part of a Fitness and Nutrition Learning Expedition. Students created this kid-friendly cook book from their own...

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