Learners identify the changing nutritional needs across the life cycle. They create and prepare a variety of healthy foods for children that provide adequate nutrients for optimum growth and development. They identify guidelines in...

In this health worksheet, high schoolers are led through lessons to become familiar with the dietary recommendations of the government.

Students examine their own fast food habits and discuss the poor nutritional value of this type of food. They read nutritional labels on popular packaged foods. They analyze the risks of a diet high in fat and sodium versus a well...

Students work in collaborative groups researching topics such as nutrition, the benefits of exercise on the body, dental and personal hygiene. They conduct interviews, create charts and posters, and report their results with a written...

In this eating a healthy lunch worksheet, learners fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to 15 clues going across and down.

Students examine space food. In this space science lesson plan, students visit suggested websites to identify the eight categories of space food. Students use a space food nutrition guide to classify space food.

Students investigate the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, students review the food pyramid and construct a list of what they eat. Students review the nutritional value of their food list and brainstorm ways to improve their diet.

Students review what they know about quick breads and bananas. In this art instructional activity, students discover two different recipes for Banana Muffins off of the computer. Students prepare a recipe for Bananas Muffins carefully...

Students understand the information on food labels. In this food label instructional activity, students dissect food labels for health information. Students learn to calculate calories. Students complete an interactive quiz.

Learners compare sugar levels in cereals.  In this nutrition lesson, students learn how to read a nutrition facts label, predict which products will have the most sugar, discover which cereals contain the most sugar and discuss...

Sixth graders evaluate the nutrition of various foods. For this healthy eating lesson, 6th graders discuss the processing of many common foods and what this means. Students identify and research unfamiliar ingredients in processed foods...

Young scholars discover the origins of fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson, students research how fruits and vegetables came to the United States via trade routes.  Resources are provided.

Young scholars investigate the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, students view and discuss the food pyramid and the role it plays in our diets. Young scholars develop a three dimensional model of the food pyramid and create a...

Students discuss healthy snacking and its importance for older adults, list types of snacks eaten daily, identify healthy snacks, review snacking tips, and review healthy snack recipes for ways to make snacks for older adults to enjoy...

In this nutrition worksheet, students answer five multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of proteins and nutritional values of breakfast foods.

Students examine healthy eating as it relates to physical and mental health. In this the abc's of healthy eating lesson, students discuss the effects of unhealthy eating habits. Students examine the My Pyramid Food Guidance System...

Students devise their own scheme for encouraging healthy eating and discuss health eating. They prepare a talk for younger students from the government to promote healthy eating.

Students identify healthy food choices. In this nutrition lesson, students review the food pyramid and write down their favorite food on a post-it note. Students create a bar graph of favorite foods using the post-it notes.

Fifth graders explore the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, 5th graders investigate a proper balanced diet and compare their daily diet with recommendations from the food pyramid. Students create a visual representation of their...

Students create a menu following food pyramid guidelines. In this nutrition lesson, students plan a menu by finding magazine pictures from each food pyramid group. Next, students create a menu for an entire day.

Students practice safe handling procedures in a lab experience by handling ground beef properly in the preparation of a recipe. They prepare and assemble Open Faced Tacos. Afterward, they eat their prepared meal and complete several...

In this food pyramid worksheet, students read about the servings recommended for food group and tips about staying healthy. Students can also write their food choices for a day. The worksheet also includes a letter to the family and...

Students explore the food pyramid and how to eat a healthy diet.  For 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...

Third graders research a food pyramid website and research a healthy diet.  For this food pyramid lesson, 3rd graders complete a puzzle based on the research they've completed and create a healthy main course menu.