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Studying the Food Pyramid Lesson PlanStudying the Food Pyramid Lesson Plan
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Studying the Food Pyramid

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Students explore the food pyramid and how to eat a healthy diet.  In this nutrition lesson, students use pictures to make charts of food from the different food groups, record the food they eat throughout the day, investigate the eating habits of their family members, and have a cooking day at school where they plan and implement a healthy menu.

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the food pyramid, food, healthy eating

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food pyramid, healthy eating, Nutrition, health
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Project-Based Learning
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