Curated OER
Homemade Ice Cream
Young scholars investigate nutrition by creating ice cream in class. In this cooking instructional activity, students define the ingredients in ice cream and discuss how they form together to create a delicious treat. Young scholars...
Curated OER
My Favorite Food!
In this food groups learning exercise, students circle the item in each group of food that is their favorite. Students choose items from fruits, vegetables, drinks, and sweets.
Curated OER
Sweet Story
Students are told that there are some interesting candy bar names. They are told that they are going to create a story using the names of at least 5 candy bars as people, places, things, events, and etc. Students are told that when...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 9 8 14: Candy That Doesn't Cause Cavities
Learn how bacteria could be utilized to make candy that doesn't cause cavities.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Fats, Oils, and Sweets
In addition to defining "Fats," and "Added sugars," this website includes ideas for making low sugar and low fat treats.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Fats, Oils and Sweets
At this site from the University of Massachusetts there is a very brief write-up on the foods that should be consumed as little as possible: fats, oils, and sweets. After reading about these foods, take a short quiz to test your knowledge.
