Reinforce food group facts with a crossword puzzle that highlights healthy nutrition and cooking habits as presented by the MyPlate eating recommendations. 

Have some fun with healthy living in 4-H! Through several activities, young members learn about healthy eating, basic first aid, and fun exercise options. Of course, service ideas are outlined to extend learning. Students use websites to...

In this food pyramid worksheet, learners read about the servings recommended for food group and tips about staying healthy. Students can also write their food choices for a day. The worksheet also includes a letter to the family and...

In this food category worksheet, students categorize thirty-five different types of foods into six main categories: Meat, Fruit, Vegetables, Sea Food, Dairy or Other.

Students discover Mexican culture by reading and cooking.  In this Central American History lesson, students read the book Holy Mole, and analyze the story by answering questions about plot, characters and even sound effects they...

Students discuss the connection between a flower pot and wholesome food by creating a salad.  In this healthy eating lesson, students utilize numerous fresh vegetables to create a classic salad in a flower pot.  Students write...

In this food choices activity, students read situations about being at a Christmas dinner and answer short answer questions about making good food choices. Students complete 6 problems.

In this diet learning exercise, students read and examine meat products and record various facts that include production, consumption, and sale of meats.

Students study how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water provide basic nutrients for body growth and function. They describe quality sources of the basic nutrients and the importance of water.

Students examine what the bird flu is and how it spreads through an interactive program and videos. They discover why doctors are concerned about a pandemic. They examine other pandemics in the United States and how to prepare for them.

In this food groups worksheet, students choose 2 words or phrases from the word pool that belong in each food category. There are 7 food categories to fill in.

In this food groups worksheet, students choose two words from the word list that belong in each of 7 food group categories. The groups are: dairy, poultry, grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits and junk food.

Students investigate food examples from the food groups to explore a healthy diet. In this healthy eating lesson plan, students study the food pyramid and complete related worksheets. Students also play pyramid go fish.

Students demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating habits and of following a fitness program. They visit Yosemite Institute.

Make wise choices when eating from the protein group. This website advises you to eat lean cuts of beef, trim visible fat off of meat and poultry, eat fish "rich in omega-3 fatty acids," and read food labels for nutritional information.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about efforts to create a vaccine for avian influenza. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.