This 34-page document discusses obesity, nutrition labeling, the average American diet, the nutritional quality of foods from restaurants, and ways poor eating, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and premature death can be fought. Chapters...

More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.

A rich collection of eleven learning modules that cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition, diet and health, food science, agriculture, food preparation, food processing, food safety, and more. Modules have PowerPoints,...

This lesson, supported by the provided power point lecture (LESSON 1 and 2 Ecology Lecture Supplement ), introduces students to the concepts of food chains and food webs. Through its use, students learn the difference between producers...

This take off on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" tests how well participants can cope with food-related situations in German.

This lesson focuses on the the impact of fast food on the American people. It features links to obesity statistics, PBS NewHour: "Fighting Fat," Rolling Stone: "Fast-Food Nation: The True Cost Of America's Diet," and New York Times:...

Government guidelines on food safety and information on foodborne pathogens and preventing illness via proper food preparation and storage.

Online companion site to a Smithsonian exhibit exploring the key ingredients of American cuisine. Learn about the common foods that Americans buy, prepare, produce, preserve, and serve at their tables. You'll discover different regional...

How can you tell if harmful bacteria are growing in your food? Students learn to culture bacteria in order to examine ground meat and bagged salad samples, looking for common foodborne bacteria such as E. coli or salmonella. After 2-7...

This educator's guide provides teachers with activities to teach students about food during spaceflights. Students will learn about types of food astronauts take on space missions and why these foods are the most suitable for space.

This colorful printable gives you a quick look at the key information you can find on the Nutrition Facts label.

In this science simulation, students investigate water activity in corn that has been dried using traditional Native American methods in order to learn about the best way to ensure food safety.

Rely on the Food Network for guidance in your kitchen. Whether you are planning a dinner party, making a quick and easy meal, or you need ideas on healthy meals, the Food Network provides advice for your everyday cooking needs.

A series of reports published but the United States Department of Agriculture in April of 2002 (in PDF format) from the USDA that covers "China's food consumption, marketing, international trade, agricultural policy, transportation...

Information provided on pesticide residues on food, the possibility that these pesticides could harm us, and what the government does to ensure that pesticides used on food are safe.

Explore the food web in a coral reef with these illustration. Identify the consumers, producers, and decomposers that are located within this ecosystem. Site includes illustration exploring the different food chains as well as questions...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Videos, texts, activities, and assessments about food chains and food webs in an ecosystem.

Your job is to run Fizzy's Food Truck, making burgers and keeping the customers happy, but do it fast!

An interactive map identifying where many of the staple foods are grown around the world. In addition, find questions that can be answered based on review of the maps, fast facts about the crops, and terminology.

For this final lesson a clip from In Defense of Food shows students the vibrant food movement that is springing up across the country. In a final celebration, students share their final projects with the class and think about how they...

Study German words for foods and drinks. Play a game to practice.

This collection uses primary sources to the history of food stamp programs.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Foods such as whole grain breads, fresh fruits, and fish provide nutrients you need for good health. But different foods give you different types of nutrients. You...

Everything you need to know about food safety for the outdoors. What to bring and not to bring, cooking at camp, keeping foods at the right temperatures and much more!