National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Food Labels Tell the Story!
Read about the building blocks of food and how to read food labels to make better choices about what you eat.
Other
All About Food Labels: What's in a Food Label
Detailed description of food labels, including example labels, charts and graphs. Lots of information about what is in a food labels.
Other
Popcorn!
This site shows you that there is so much to learn from popcorn! Here you can learn about popcorn's nutritional value, play games, or even try science and art experiments involving popcorn. Full of fun activities and teacher resources too!
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Popcorn!
This site shows you that there is so much to learn from popcorn! Here you can learn about popcorn's nutritional value, play games, or even try science and art experiments involving popcorn. Full of fun activities and teacher resources too!
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
Indiana University
Area 10 Math and Technology Project: Nutrition Labels
Lesson Plan involving all aspects of reading a nutrition label. Emphasizes math skills. Includes links to a teacher outline, student copies and reference materials.
ABCya
Ab Cya: The Food Pyramid: Take a Trip
Practice mouse manipulation while exploring the food pyramid. Students will be introduced to the different types of food as they travel at a safe speed and stay on the road.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Smarter Food Processing Techniques
Test your knowledge about the foods you eat by taking a short quiz. Match products to their ingredients, answer questions about nutritional values and compute the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed per year.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Food Groups
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a basic lesson introducing food groups along with healthy choices having to due with nutrition.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: My Pyramid Food Pyramid: Am I Eating Right?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teacher-created flipchart takes students through a short examination of food groups as outlined in the MyPyramd dietary guidelines. [The U.S. government set aside its MyPyramid dietary guidelines in...
Other
My Food Buddy: Food Calorie Table
This page has a list of almost 1,000 different types of foods with their amount of calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Olives
Find nutritional values, varieties, and methods of preparing the Mediterranean region.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Pumpkin
Commonly found in the United States and Canada, the pumpkin offers nutritional value. Find out the varieties and ways to prepare the fall harvested squash.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Coconut
The coconut provides many different benefits because it is rich in many nutrients. Discover the nutritional value, preparation methods, and storage information of this tropical fruit.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Figs
Get the nutritional values, varieties of, and methods of preparation of figs. A recipe for a pear fig breakfast bar is provided.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Oranges
There are many varieties of oranges grown in the southern United States and other warm climates around the world. Find out their nutritional value, types, and ways to prepare and store the juicy fruit.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Coconut Butter
According to this entry, coconut butter brings an array of nutritional value, uses, and methods of preparation.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Quinoa
An ancient grain revived to be a "superfood" in the 21st century, find the nutritional value, varieties, and methods of preparation for quinoa.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a popular legume used in many dishes. Find their nutritional value, varieties, and ways to prepare them.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Lentils
Lentils are featured in this entry. Find their nutritional values, varieties, and a recipe for a lentil and turkey casserole.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Peas
Peas are the featured legume in this entry. Find their nutritional values, varieties, and ways to prepare them.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Chestnuts
A chestnut is a relatively rare nut which must be cooked before eating is featured in this entry. Find its nutritional value, varieties, and ways to prepare chestnuts.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Inca Seeds
Commonly called Inca peanuts, these seeds are native to Peru. Find their nutritional value, how to select them, and a tasty fudge recipe using them.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Bok Choy
A common cabbage-like green found in several Chinese dishes is bok choy. Find nutritional values and ways to select and prepare this leafy vegetable.