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The Quicker the Better? Food Processing Lesson PlanThe Quicker the Better? Food Processing Lesson Plan
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The Quicker the Better? Food Processing

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Kids explore food choices, nutrition, and agriculture through a variety of sources and activities. They research unknown words on food labels, test the salt content in canned vs non-canned foods, and discuss processed foods. The instructional activity also includes book, poster, kit, video, and web links. Lots of resources!

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food labels, food, food processing, healthy eating

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dietary guidelines, food choices, food labels, Nutrition, food processing, Agriculture, science
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7th
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Health
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