Utah Education Network
Uen: Balanced Diet
In this lesson plan, 2nd graders will learn about the components of a balanced diet. Students will analyze charts and then self-report their own foods in categories. Several fiction and nonfiction books are listed as additional resources.
Read Works
Read Works: Spiders and a Balanced Diet
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how spiders choose to eat a balanced diet. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement Series: The Science of Energy Balance
A great resource for teachers to help explain the balance between calorie intake and physical activity. There are many student activities that reinforce the need for physical activity in a healthy life style. Included are a teacher's...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Rio De Janeiro Carnival Parade: Balanced Diet and Regular Exercise
Gabriel is a samba dancer in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the healthy lifestyle habits he follows to stay fit.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Food Foldable
During this lesson, students will listen to a poem about a balanced diet and create a foldable. In each section of the foldable, students will include information about a different food group and will use this creation as a study guide.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: En Espanol
The Spanish-language version of the U.S. government's online nutrition guide Choose My Plate makes it possible for Spanish speakers to access information about eating a nutritious diet and staying physically active.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy Alternative
This article discusses the benefits of a well-balanced vegetarian diet. Here, read about how vegetarianism can promote a healthy lifestyle and help maintain a healthy body. Learn how vegetarianism is safe and healthy for everyone, even...
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal
Using the engineering design process, develop and market a healthy fast food children's meal.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Nutrition Introduction
The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.
The Balanced Literacy Diet
The Balanced Literacy Diet: Interactive Story Retelling
The goal of Interactive Story Retelling: Encouraging Retelling with Picture Supports is to build early comprehension skills and promote oral expression by having students sequence the events in a story using pictures and then retell the...
Other
British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life: Dietary Fibre and Water
A collection of downloadable resources on the sources of dietary fiber, what it does, the benefits to human health, sources of our water intake, its role in our bodies, and fluid balance. Includes PowerPoints, reference materials, and...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Importance of Health and Hygiene
Explains the difference between health and hygiene. Discusses the five components of food and the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Also, provides steps to maintain good hygiene.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Heart Health and Care
This is a simple guide from The Franklin Institute to keeping your heart healthy through proper exercise, a varied diet, and a clean lifestyle. Here, read about how to exercise and eat to avoid heart disease.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Staying Healthy
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
Other
Nutrition.gov
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.
Texas Heart Institute
Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Nutrition
One-page article with a complete overview of the importance of good nutrition in reducing your risk for health problems, including facts on nutrients, vitamins, body mass, snacking tips, and ChooseMyPlate.
Other
Vegetarian Resource Group: Heart Healthy Diets
Read tips for eating a well-balanced vegetarian diet, one low in fat and cholesterol and high in nutritional value.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Coping With Common Period Problems
Having a period usually comes with numerous other changes in the way your body feels and looks. If you're curious as to whether or not what you are feeling is normal, check out this site. It also includes links to related sites.
Harvard University
Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: What Should I Eat?
A lot of confusing and erroneous information exists regarding proper nutrition. Get the correct facts and improve your healthy eating knowledge here.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Digestion
A student-paced tutorial where learners read information, answer interactive review activities, and then take a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
WebMD
Web Md: Food O Meter: Calorie Counter & Calculator
Help stick to a healthy diet by using the calorie counter to tell you the number of calories in food that you find in your refrigerator and restaurants. This searchable database will also give your calorie count based on the number of...
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition: Guidelines for Children
An overview of the dietary recommendations for babies, children and teens. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, calorie recommendations by age, and suggestions for a balanced diet.
Other
Whole Grains Council: Los Granos Enteros Y Una Dieta Balanceada Y Saludable
Spanish content. Gives us a look in Spanish at the basic elements of a balanced diet with whole grains as a basis.
British Council
British Council: Learn English: Healthy Eating
Learn how to eat a healthy diet by taking this online quiz about food and food groups.