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Nutritional Influence on Illness and Disease Lesson PlanNutritional Influence on Illness and Disease Lesson Plan
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Nutritional Influence on Illness and Disease

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Students examine nutritionally related diseases and illnesses, evaluating studies and developing topics for a science fair project. They investigate bacteria, researching how it can be harmful or helpful, and create illustrated displays.

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bacteria, mold

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bacteria, foodborne illnesses, mold, science
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6th - 8th
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Science
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