Students understand there are healthy and not healthy food choices. In this food pyramid lesson, students learn to make healthy choices by playing a traffic light game. Students recognize raw foods from the farm may not be ready for...

Third graders identify healthy foods in each group of the food pyramid. In this nutrition instructional activity, 3rd graders take notes on the food pyramid by visiting the website, www.mypyramid.gov. Students design a healthy menu for...

Students respond to a poll by actively moving in response to prompts. In this dairy nutrition lesson, students write sentences in groups using vocabulary words from a word list. Students discuss physical activity and how calcium improves...

Students study the different food groups and what nutrients are needed for a healthy diet.  In this food groups instructional activity students complete several activities in classifying food. 

Students will record their food choices for one week, noting calories, protein and vitamin content of foods using a given USDA website. Students will discuss whole class the important of proper nutrition and its role, and what happens...

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

Students study the environmental factors that affect food systems and choices. In this food systems and health lesson, students study global and national information about obesity. Students study photos and captions about the topic....

Students create a protein-rich dinner. In this nutrition lesson, students brainstorm foods that are rich in protein. Students make burritos and identify the color of meat when it is cooked thoroughly.

Students identify fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition instructional activity, students list fruits and vegetables on the board. Students study the lunch menu and identify the fruits and vegetables.

Students explore why Americans failed to meet health goals for the year 2000 and ways in which Americans can shape up to meet the 2010 goals. They maintain a food and exercise diary for one week, evaluate their nutrition and exercise...

Learners navigate MS Publisher to create a publication about a healthy lifestyle.  In this healthy lifestyle lesson plan, students participate in activities to learn to eat right, to be fit and to create a publication based on what...

Students identify the nutrients in food and its functions. In this nutritional needs lesson, students create a chart that identifies the food source, the function of the nutrient, and the effects of a deficiency or excess of the nutrient.

Students explore MyPyramid.  In this nutrition lesson, students compare and contrast MyPyramid, the new food guide from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with the Food Guide Pyramid.  Students discuss the importance of...

Fourth graders learn the five basic food groups and what each one consists of. They develop an understanding of why eating healthy is important. They have background knowledge in healthy eating due to the exposure in previous health...

Students evaluate the health of breakfast foods. They create and solve word problems using cereal nutrition data. They solve additional problems formulated in class and write short essay on what they learned.

Students use multiple math skills to complete grocery story problems. For this grocery math lesson, students study grocery ads to learn about the cost of foods. Students investigate food types and the costs of processed versus raw foods....

Students identify poor eating habits and create a plan to overcome them. In this eating habits instructional activity, students identify four eating habits they have and research the implications of poor eating habits. Students find...

Students explain the importance of incorporating vegetables in their diet. In this adult health instructional activity, students identify common and uncommon vegetables in their area. They discuss ways to prepare and store them for...

Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science instructional activity, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.

Second graders discuss five food groups and healthy eating habits.

Students examine how to make healthy snacks that include all the food groups and how to harvest, clean and eat fruits and veggies from the garden.  In this healthy snack lesson students complete several activities that have to do...

Students explore the nutritional value of the potato, its role in the food pyramid, and how it can be a part of a balanced diet. In this potato nutrition lesson, students read about the nutritional value of potatoes. Students work in...

Second graders publish a class cookbook of their own recipes. They explore the nutritional value of foods, calculate the measurements, and prepare a healthy recipe for the class.

Students investigate the six groups of the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, students work in a group to find a pictures of their assigned food group. They put the pictures in the "caterpillars" mouth which is based on the...