Students rank foods for particular nutrients, and check to see if they are correct using the Nutrition Label.

First graders complete activities for the six basic food groups. For this food groups lesson, 1st graders view examples of food samples from the various groups and sample the foods. Students discuss the food pyramid and draw a fruit or...

Third graders study a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 3rd graders investigate the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. Students compare a healthy diet to their personal diet.

In this milk group worksheet, students locate and circle the following milk products, plus one extra word, in a word search puzzle: milk, skim, cheese, butter, teeth, yogurt and bones.

Explore the nutrients a body needs using this resource. Learners discuss the importance of the relationships between proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. It's a great way to have your class talk about the healthy...

High schoolers research the effects of caffeine and nicotine online.

Young scholars review materials prior to taking a test that includes food preparation. After playing a version of Jeopardy as a review, they fill out lab planning sheets which detail what they plan to prepare, including ingredients and...

Students examine how fat, sugar and salt is manufactured and placed in prepared foods.  In this food additives lesson students complete a lab activity and fill out a worksheet. 

Seventh graders describe the healthy choices about food. In this nutrition lesson, 7th graders use the food pyramid to help them in making nutritious choices. Students discuss their diet and talk about how it can be improved.

Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.

Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the consumption of soft drinks by children. They examine the statistics about the consumption and determine the increase or decrease in individual servings consumed over...

Students interpret data regarding food choices and the perceived body image of youth in the world. In this personal health lesson, students compare food consumption patterns in Canada with other countries. Students also compare lifestyle...

Fifth graders practice reading food labels to find nutrients in foods. In this health instructional activity, 5th graders read food labels and discuss the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient. They compare this to the food...

Students discover how to inhibit food borne illnesses by practicing safe food-handling techniques. Among topics they examine are the advantages and disadvantages of using wooden or plastic cutting boards. After studying for the test,...

In this healthy living worksheet, students color a picture of a wild cat who is exercising in the park. Students find the 10 snacks and play things in the picture.

Fourth graders point out places on a map that grow rice around the world. In this rice growing lesson plan, 4th graders read about the importance of rice and use a map to see where it comes from.

Students create a meal plan for their family. In this adult health science lesson, students discuss the benefits of using a shopping list. They explain how these methods can help them save time and make healthy meals.

Students investigate dietary guidelines and the food guide pyramid. They prepare various versions of pasta and muffins, and compare the taste, calories, fat, and cholesterol content.

Students complete several activities to study healthy snacks. In this healthy diet lesson, students sing a song about healthy snacks. Students then make a list of the healthy snacks in the song and vote for their favorite.  Students...

Students explore fruits and vegetables.  In this nutrition lesson, students generate a list of all known fruits and vegetables.  Students cut out and compile pages for a weekly fruits and vegetable journal.  Students...

Students listen to the story Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert, and try at least one new fruit or vegetable.

Students use the internet to research the causes, effects and how AIDS is transmitted from person to person. In groups, they discover why women are more suseptiable to the disease. To end the lesson, they are introduced to the various...

Students research AIDS and the role of diet and exercise with the disease. In this AIDS lesson plan, students listen to a mini lecture about the diet and exercise needs of people who have AIDS. Students learn about alternative therapies...

Students examine the importance of local markets. In this horticulture lesson, students examine the importance of local markets and food systems that can provide profit for growers, freshness, variety and quality.