Students identify the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss the parts of a cheeseburger and identify the food groups the cheeseburger is a part of. Students discuss how carbohydrates and proteins are...

Students examine their family's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students share what they think from the survey facts presented to them. They set a goal for their family's health.

Third graders determine if they are eating healthy. For this healthy living lesson, 3rd graders watch a video titled Happy Health and review the food pyramid. Students create a spreadsheet where they list their food intake for the week...

Learners are introduced to how the digestive system works in their body. In groups, they discover they need energy and water to live a healthy life. They discover how the body repairs itself and how it grows. They also examine how...

Students examine how food provides them with energy and materials for their body. In groups, they identify good and bad foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Using the internet, they research how food can affect their overall health.

Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. For this adult health lesson, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.

Second graders describe a balanced diet. In this nutrition and health lesson plan, 2nd graders use a hamburger to exemplify the different food groups necessary for a blanaced diet. Students use the food pyramid as a resource.

Students examine their fluid intake and the types of beverage they drink. For this adult health lesson, students describe the risks of too much sugar in their drink. They brainstorm ways to cut back on sodas and drink healthy...

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...

Students examine the food pyramid. In this health/math lesson plan students make biscuits. Students are assigned a group to measure out ingredients. Students also discuss which part of the food pyramid biscuits fall into and the...

Learners analyze their diets. In this healthy diet activity, students keep food journals and examine their diets next to the recommended daily allowances of MyPyramid for Kids.

First graders consider the importance eating breakfast. In this breakfast foods lesson, 1st graders plan meals, examine a variety of breakfast options, and discuss the food groups. Students taste a variety of foods. Extension activities...

Third graders write a story. In this breakfast authors lesson, 3rd graders write about a breakfast food and why it is a good selection. Students may illustrate stories and share with their peers.

Students examine how the school food program compares to the food pyramid recommendations. In this food pyramid lesson, students compile data regarding the food choices available in the school through the lunch program and vending...

Students investigate the digestive system. In this human biology lesson, students read an article about the digestive system and go onto a suggested website to review what they have learned. Students are asked questions as an assessment.

Learners identify components of good weight management program, distinguish between fad diet and healthy eating plan, identify resources available for health and weight control information, and develop personalized weight management...

Fifth graders see the nutritional value of rice. In this healthy eating lesson plan, 5th graders view the Food Guide Pyramid and the number of servings one is supposed to eat in each food group. They focus on rice and its benefits for...

Students discover why breakfast is important. In this nutrition instructional activity, students read a "Power Up With Breakfast" worksheet and discuss the importance of breakfast. Students draw pictures of fruit they would want in their...

Fourth graders explore agriculture by reading assigned text about produce. In this fruits and vegetables lesson plan, 4th graders identify the healthy benefits of consuming fresh produce and what minerals and vitamins they contain....

Young scholars explore healthy food choices. For this science lesson, students identify food groups and discuss the amount of food they should eat from each group. Young scholars create PyramindPal cartoons.

Learners discover data reading and computations. In this math lesson plan, students collect nutritional data about intakes of certain foods compared with daily recommended allowances. Learners create their own data charts based on their...

Facilitate healthy eating habits with this collection of activities. This worksheet, made for 4-H originally, covers nutrition, health, and fitness. Middle schoolers focus on the life skill of making healthy lifestyle choices. They...

Young nutritionists plan nutritional meals by using the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid. Before constructing their meal plans, they take a close look a food labels and learn how to decipher them. In today's world of obese and unfit children,...

Everybody needs to know how to make healthy choices when it comes to food. Understanding food labels is the first step. Using empty food packaging, you'll discuss what food labels are, what information can be found on them, and how to...