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Key to Good Health #1: Nutrition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn tips for healthy eating. In this nutrition instructional activity, students learn about the four main food groups, view a food pyramid, and get tips on how to get the most nutrition out of their meals. Students also...
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Obesity in Our World Today

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate overeating and personal health by researching obesity facts. In this healthy eating lesson plan, 7th graders research the Internet for facts about youth obesity and the causes of ailments such as diabetes....
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Mystery "F & V's"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore agriculture by reading assigned text about produce. For this fruits and vegetables lesson, 4th graders identify the healthy benefits of consuming fresh produce and what minerals and vitamins they contain. Students...
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What's the Shape of Your Diet?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 4th graders compare their typical diet with the recommendations of MyPyramid for Kids.
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Pizza Time!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore healthy dietary guidelines. In this dietary guidelines lesson, 5th graders investigate fractional parts of a healthy diet using pizza as a visual aid.
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Chew on This

For Students 6th - 12th
In this healthy eating worksheet, students read an excerpt on eating healthy and understanding the risks of eating fast food. The packet is a 13 page cross-circular project involving a number of subjects all pertaining to the Chew on...
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Engineering and the Senses

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars explore nutrition. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss a person's sense of taste and how it is different for each person. Young scholars discuss favorite foods and how they relate to nutrition. Students cut out...
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Energy Balance

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore energy.  For this health and nutrition lesson, students brainstorm a list of healthy foods that provide energy, and identify physical activities that burn energy.  Young scholars complete a good nutrition...
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Family Fitness

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students visit sites that contain information about a variety of health and fitness activities. They analyze the activities according to several criteria, and describe how their particular activity choices can contribute to a healthy...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of good nutrition. For this The Very Hungry Caterpillar lesson, students read the Eric Carle Story and make a nutritious treat with healthy foods.
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Nutrition

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the healthy choices about food. In this nutrition lesson, 7th graders use the food pyramid to help them in making nutritious choices. Students discuss their diet and talk about how it can be improved.
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Does Your Diet Stack Up?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore nutritional variety. In this nutritional variety lesson, 3rd graders explore the many options for a healthy and well balanced diet. Students explore the food pyramid with nutritional guidelines from other countries.
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Calorie Countdown

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. In this healthy eating habits lesson, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each day. Students...
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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the effect of healthy diets and exercise on physical and mental wellness. In this health instructional activity, 6th graders compare food intake to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Students evaluate levels of...
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Label Language

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore healthy eating habits by identifying food labels. In this food ingredient lesson, 6th graders discuss the nutritional facts that are available on almost all foods in America and which ingredients and content is...
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Think Your Drink

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their fluid intake and the types of beverage they drink. In this adult health instructional activity, students describe the risks of too much sugar in their drink. They brainstorm ways to cut back on sodas and drink...
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Eating the Rainbow: At the Farmer's Market

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.
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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. In this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.
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Cooking with WIC Foods

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share ideas about how they use their WIC foods. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss benefits of eating a healthy diet. They create recipes using WIC food supplies.
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Pyramid Power

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe human health by analyzing different food groups. In this food pyramid lesson, students utilize the web to complete an interactive food pyramid game as well as research the nutrition encyclopedia. Students discuss their...
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Studying the Food Pyramid

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students have a cooking day. In this healthy eating lesson plan, students use pictures from a magazine to illustrate the food groups. Students record the foods they eat and then see if they are eating enough from each food group....
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Food: The Ojibwa and Voyageurs

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine food eaten by the people of the Ojibwa and Voyageur tribes. In this healthy eating instructional activity, students analyze the food choices of those who lived here before us. Then, students consider how our food choices...
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Your Healthy Body

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the food groups. In this nutrition lesson, 3rd graders examine the food pyramid and create a balanced diet plan. Students label a blank food pyramid outline.
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Youth Obesity: Schools Fight Back

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Kids fight obesity by comparing the USDA food intake suggestions to what they personally consume throughout the day. They watch a video, read texts, and explore related vocabulary which they use as they compose an oral presentation. 

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