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Junk Food Jungle

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Students become familiar with the nutritional value of foods advertised on television and in magazines. They discuss different types of foods and where snack food fits into a healthy diet. They categorize the foods they eat as healthy or unhealthy.

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4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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