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Healthy Food is Good Food! Lesson PlanHealthy Food is Good Food! Lesson Plan
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Healthy Food is Good Food!

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Students examine the difference between whole foods and junk foods. In this food lesson, students learn the definitions of whole food and junk food. They find the difference in tastes and textures of different foods by performing taste tests. They determine the benefits of eating healthy food and participate in a class discussion on the subject.

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healthy eating

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healthy foods, whole foods, whole foods vs junk foods, health
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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