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Get Healthy Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share about healthy habits they practice at home. In this adult health activity, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.
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The Truth About Breastfeeding

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils explain the benefits of breastfeeding. In this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the proper way to breastfeed an infant. They describe concerns about nipple confusion in the hospital and how to deal with it.
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Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains

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Students share their personal experience in shopping for whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students explain the different ways to cook them. They discuss how they can incorporate whole grains in their meals
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Eating the Rainbow: At the Farmer's Market

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Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.
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Help Them Shine with Fruits and Vegetables

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Students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. In this adult health instructional activity, students examine ways to serve more of these to their family. They apply what they have learned to real life scenarios.
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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start

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Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. In this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.
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Iron In! Anemia Out!

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Students list the foods they have eaten in the last 3 days. In this adult health lesson, students identify iron rich foods. They plan ways to incorporate these foods in their family meals.
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Family Mealtime: Take a New Look

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share their family mealtime experience. For this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating together. They share ideas on how to make mealtime fun.
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Make Your Meal Matter

For Teachers Higher Ed
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.
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Rate Your Family's Plate

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their family's eating habits. For this adult health lesson, students share what they think from the survey facts presented to them. They set a goal for their family's health.
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Healthy Habits Begin at Birth: Breastfeed Me!

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Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. In this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the correct position when breastfeeding using dolls. They recognize signs that a baby is getting enough milk.
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Healthy Eating for Two: Prenatal Nutrition and Breastfeeding Myths and Truths

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Students examine the common misconceptions about breastfeeding. In this adult health activity, students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. They determine the food group they need to improve on based on the prenatal good guide.
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Moms and Babies

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the developmental stages of babies. In this adult health lesson plan, students arrange given foods in order of which they would start giving their children first. They discuss ways to take care of their health and well...
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Healthy Teeth

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. For this adult health lesson, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.
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Reading to Your Child

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students listen to a story and are encouraged to read.  In this reading lesson students share tips on reading and complete a group activity.
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Quench That Thirst

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the sugar and calorie content of different beverages. In this adult health lesson, students analyze how advertising can be very misleading. They determine the correct amount of juice or beverage they should take per day.
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Strong Bones, Healthy Family

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the risks associated with osteoporosis. In this adult health instructional activity, students compare their current calcium intake versus what they need daily. They recommend ways to prevent this disease.
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Breakfast Boosts Brainpower

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine the importance of eating a balanced breakfast.  In this healthy eating lesson students identify examples of a healthy breakfast and compare the characteristics of people who do or do not eat breakfast.
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Safety Seats

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Students identify the different types of car seats. In this adult health lesson, students describe the proper way of restraining a child in the car. They solve real life scenarios given in class.
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Lose the Fat, Keep the Vitamins... Drink Low fat Milk!

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Students compare the different types of milk. In this adult health lesson, students examine the label and determine which is the healthiest. They discuss ways to switch from high fat to lower fat milk.
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Make Half Your Grains Whole

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Students discuss the benefits of eating whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students compare samples of whole grain food products. They recommend ways on how to incorporate whole grains in their family diet.
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I'm Hungry Right Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their family's snacking habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss ways to choose healthy snacks for their kids. They explain why choosing food wisely is very important.
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Snacks

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students study how healthy snacks are a better choice and the results of unhealthy snacking.  In this healthy eating lesson students examine how to choose good healthy snacks.
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Being an Active Family

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students brainstorm ideas that will help them to be more active.  For this activity lesson students select an indoor activity they can do as a family and other ways they can get moving.