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You Are What You Eat (Grades 5-8) Lesson PlanYou Are What You Eat (Grades 5-8) Lesson Plan
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You Are What You Eat (Grades 5-8)

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Students gain an enhanced understanding of the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Through use of video, hands-on activities and interaction, students measure energy in food, and recognize sources of vitamins and minerals.

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diet

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diet, Health, Nutrition, math
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5th - 8th
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Math
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