Young scholars 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 share their family mealtime experience. In this adult health lesson plan, students explain the benefits of eating together. They share ideas on how to make mealtime fun.

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...

Fifth graders determine how rice can be made into nutritious snacks. For this nutrition lesson, 5th graders examine different types of food that is made from rice such as puffed rice, rice cakes, and risotto. They visit a market to find...

Students compare the two main groups of minerals. In this nutritional instructional activity, students learn which foods contain the best source of minerals needed to maintain good health. They study the minerals that are required to be...

Fifth graders examine how good health depends upon many things, including heredity, lifestyle, personality traits, mental health, attitudes, and the environment.

Students review proper hand washing techniques and make a recipe. For this cooking lesson plan, students explore how to wash their hands properly before cooking and how to make a few edible treats.

Pupils learn and practice the song "Yes I Can Eat 5 a Day" and determine how fruits and vegetables play an integral part in their health.

Young scholars explore the fast food industry. In this fast food lesson, students research fast food restaurants and the food served. Young scholars create a tri-fold handout to explain the history of fast food and types of food served....

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 instructional activity, students read about the nutritional value of potatoes....

Fifth graders examine virus transmission. In this health and nutrition lesson, 5th graders explore hand washing and food handling techniques that prevent food borne illnesses. Students name viruses and the diseases caused by them

Students, in groups, choose from a list of alternatives for recreational activities, transportation options, nutritional choices and other opportunities people have in their lives to make decisions which either benefits or has a negative...

Students discover behaviors and practices that are unhealthy within their classroom environment. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify behaviors and practices that lead to an unhealthy environment, and discuss how to...

Students explore the food pyramid. For this healthy eating lesson, students participate in a variety of center activities where they explore the food pyramid and the importance of making healthy food choices. Students also have the...

Students identify good nutrition. In this food pyramid instructional activity, students learn the basics of good nutrition, identify the six basic food groups, state the effects of the food on the human body, and learn nutritional...

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

Sixth graders consider the source of their nutrition. In this food systems lesson, 6th graders discuss how food gets to the table and the process it goes through. Students reflect on world hunger issues, farming, and consumerism through...

Students name 3 health benefits of eating beans. In this adult health lesson, students identify various beans they can get with their WIC vouchers. They discuss ways to adapt a certain recipe to their family's needs.

Second graders participate in activities focusing on the fruit group and rhyming words.

Students develop an understanding of the role water has in the body and the importance of getting enough water each day. Through the lesson, students recognize the risks and signs of dehydration. Also, they identify foods with high...

Fourth graders plan a variety of nutritional meals using the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid as a reference and analyze food labels to plan their meals. They examine and discuss the Food Pyramid, and create dichotomous keys separating food...

Fourth graders explore agriculture by reading assigned text about produce. In this fruits and vegetables lesson plan, 4th graders identify the healthy benefits of consuming fresh produce and what minerals and vitamins they contain....

Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. In this adult health activity, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.

Students examine the calorie content of fast food items. In this adult health lesson, students discuss obesity problems in US. They apply the tips for healthy fast food dining in selecting a meal.