Curated OER
Fit For Life: Eat Smart and Exercise
Students examine the problem of obesity among teenagers. They view a video and discuss what could be done to avoid becoming overweight. They also explore the importance of exercise.
Curated OER
Catch Up With John Smith
In this video worksheet, students view a video online titled Catch Up With John Smith and fill in the blanks to sentences about it after viewing it. Students complete 20 sentences.
Curated OER
Fast Food Junkie
Fourth graders study their favorite fast food meal and analyze their nutritional value.
Curated OER
You Are What You Eat (Middle School)
Third graders determine what their ideal weights should be and how many calories should be consumed daily to obtain the ideal weight and/or maintain it. They research and prepare 20 cards regarding nutritional needs, obesity, and health...
Curated OER
Where Do You Fit In?
Students study habitats and then draw a picture of their own habitat which includes the location of food, water, and shelter, and the concept of space. then they cut their habitat in half and discuss how this would affect their lives.
Other
Cspi: The Need for Nutrition Labeling at Fast Food Restaurants [Pdf]
This 34-page document discusses obesity, nutrition labeling, the average American diet, the nutritional quality of foods from restaurants, and ways poor eating, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and premature death can be fought. Chapters...
Other
Mr breakfast.com: All Breakfast All the Time
This is an excellent resource for healthy and tasty breakfast recipes, reviews of restaurants with great breakfast entrees, and features like "Ask Mr. Breakfast." Find ways to vary your morning meals everyday with simple ideas, read...
Other
Breaking News English: Esl Lesson Plan on Fast Food
Did you know that living within walking distance of fast food restaurants can be harmful to your health? A instructional activity, including a small article about fast foods and strokes, for learners of the English language is included...
US Food and Drug Administration
Fda: Cool Tips for Kids
Teach your students to use the following easy ways to Read the Label at home, in the cafeteria, at the store, and at restaurants.
Other
Moms Team: Choosing Low Fat Items at Fast Food Restaurants
Find fast-food choices from all major food groups in this chart. Foods are organized into the following categories: "Lower Fat Choices," "Moderate Fat Choices," and "High Fat Choices."
Other
South Coast Today: Fast Food, Faster Calories
A personal account of eating at fast food restaurants. Learn how you can still eat at fast food restaurants without consuming all the calories you need in one meal.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Explore Possibilities: Art
Explore how attractive packaging sells kids meals at fast food restaurants.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Christmas Island: What Are the Different Nutrients in Foods?
Curious Cindy is the only detective on Christmas Island. She is hired to go undercover and check the foods restaurants serve. Find out about nutrition with her.
WebMD
Web Md: Food O Meter: Calorie Counter & Calculator
Help stick to a healthy diet by using the calorie counter to tell you the number of calories in food that you find in your refrigerator and restaurants. This searchable database will also give your calorie count based on the number of...
Other
Us Department of Labor: Youth Worker Restaurant Safety
This resource was created as a resource for teens who work in restaurants. OSHA provides this eTool to help those working in the restaurant industry to be safe and healthy on the job.
Other
Phmc: Keith C. Wolensky: Child Labor in Pennsylvania
A detailed leaflet descibing the history of child labor in Pennsylvania. Across the state it was never uncommon to find children working difficult and dangerous jobs in factories restaurants, on railways, in mines, as well as on farms....
Other
Health Check Systems: Healthier Fast Food Choices
At this site from HealthCheck Systems you can click on the names of your favorite fast food places to see the "healthier" food choices they provide. Check out the calorie, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content for each food choice.