Activity
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Explore Possibilities: Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Considering price and smart food choices, plan out a healthy fast food meal.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Food Supplements Affect Weight Gain of Juvenile Mice

For Students 9th - 10th
As your mom and dad always tell you, a healthy diet is important to good health. This project is designed to see what happens to mice when they are allowed to load up on sugary snacks. Do you think that they will gain excess weight? Do...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Eating Well While Eating Out

For Students 9th - 10th
The older you become the more choices you will have to make about what types of food will make up your diet. This article relates the importance of a well rounded diet. Find out more about how good food has everything to do with how you...
Article
Other

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy Habits

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation showed parents have significant potential to influence their children's behavior. Help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Smart Snacking

For Students 9th - 10th
When you're in a hurry and looking for something to snack on, you probably aren't focusing heavily on what would be the healthiest thing to eat. This article looks at the importance of snacking smartly and strategies one can employ for...
Handout
Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: What Should I Eat?

For Students 9th - 10th
A lot of confusing and erroneous information exists regarding proper nutrition. Get the correct facts and improve your healthy eating knowledge here.
Lesson Plan
Other

Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches learners about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Gude: Healthy Choices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this activity, high school students keep track of what they eat everyday and compare their nutrient intake with the minimum requirements for good health.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: The Deal With Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
There are numerous diets advertised that claim to be healthy and effective. Which is the right one for you? This article includes dieting tips that are both safe and of benefit to your body. Links to related sites are also included.