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Exploring MyPlate

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A PowerPoint presentation thoroughly details the 2011 MyPlate recommendations. The class is given a blank MyPlate worksheet to label and color as they watch the presentation. Although the content is informative and the presentation...
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Recipe Conversions-Enrichment Worksheet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A recipe for Chocolate Chewies, a no-bake cookie, is provided, but the ingredients are not written in useable amounts. Your cooking class must first convert them into useable amounts before preparing the treat. The final product acts as...
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Salads

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Use a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the classifications for salads in our culture. Viewers take notes and then work through the ratio of ingredients in a vinaigrette salad dressing. Finally, they mix up the vinaigrette. This...
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Have You had Your *5 a Day*?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars examine *5 a Day* Dole program to reinforce facts learned about nutrition.
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Knowing your nutrients

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners comprehend the basics of the nutrition label. They comprehend the Recommended Daily Allowances. Students analyze the regulations that govern food labeling. They review the Food Pyramid.
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Food Group Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the four food groups and nutrition. They cut out pictures of food from newspapers and magazines, create placemats, and create an ABC book of food.
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P.H.A.T Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a P.H.A.T Log which records their nutrition and daily activities. They complete a reflections journal based on the entries.
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Family Life Cycle - Breakfast Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners review the nutritional needs of various age groups. In groups, they plan a breakfast meal for different age groups and spend time making the foods. To end the activity, they serve the food to their classmates for an evaluation.
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Balanced Meals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the importance of eating a balanced meal. They observe a video of people suffering from malnutrition, eating disorders, and obesity. They plan a balanced lunch menu for a week.
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the calorie content of food. In this health science lesson, students discuss how excess calories affect our body. They write a healthy meal plan for their family.
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the different levels of the food pyramid and plan a healthy meal. They discuss the food pyramid and read about nutrition using a variety of resources. Using Kidspiration computer software, they plan a...
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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore healthy eating habits by viewing instructional videos in class. For this food pyramid lesson, 4th graders identify the different classifications within the food pyramid and identify how they can improve overall...
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Family Life Cycle - Children's Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars review how their nutritional needs change over time. In groups, they design their own menu in which they get all the nutrients they need. To end the lesson plan, they share their foods with the class and complete a...
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Nutritionist for Hire

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders role play that they are nutritionists devising a healthy dietary plan that focuses on the client's needs.
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Body Composition Tag

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners are in two groups the "fat cells," are a group of 2 or 3 taggers, the rest of the class is lean body tissue. Students have two areas in the gym that are safe zones (nutrition and rest). Learners who enter the nutrition zone have...
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What are Hunger and Malnutrition and Who Are the Hungry?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the main functions of food and how eating the right foods is important for a healthy lifestyle. Using the internet, they research those who are at the highest risk for hunger and how those countries are trying to solve...
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Movement concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners recognize the connection between food labels and exercise. In this health lesson, students understand how many times they need to dribble to work off a snack.  Learners answer questions about the exercise.
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Get Nutty

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research how nuts and seeds contribute to their overall good health.They recognize that nuts and seeds are a tasty addition to a meal. Students comprehend that nuts and seeds pose a risk for a small proportion of the population...
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Grade 11 and 12 - Personal Development (Mental Well-Being)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners relate emotional health and well-being to personal productivity and to the workplace design, implement, assess, and evaluate a plan to promote personal, school, and community well-being
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Breakfast First

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore reasons why breakfast is an important meal. In this healthy eating instructional activity, students research the benefits of eating breakfast and create a cookbook of healthy breakfast items. Students establish a...
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Give Me Five A Day!

For Teachers K
Students engage in a lesson lead by the teacher to discover the diet plan of increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. They conduct discussions in class with each other, at home with parents, and in the community if possible.
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Healthy Island

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students engage in an activity that integrates nutrition information with upper body strengthening physical activities.
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ESOL Health and Nurtition

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students brainstorm a list of vocabulary necessary to request a doctor's appointment and the importance of having and keeping an appointment to see a doctor. They work with partners and role play patient requesting an appointment...
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Pack Your Snacks and Go!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this diet/health worksheet, students complete a word search, finding words related to travel snacks, and read a healthy snack mix recipe. Worksheet is 2 pages, 1 in English and 1 in Spanish.