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The Protein Train

For Students 4th - 5th
In this nutrition worksheet, students answer four short answer questions based on their knowledge of the functions of protein in a diet.
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Match the Nutrients in Column 1 with a Function in Column 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Although the print version does not fit on one page, the questions on this worksheet make a handy pop-quiz for your nutrition and health learners. Copy the material and paste onto another document to fix the formatting and you are ready...
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Energy Balance

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore energy.  In this health and nutrition lesson, students brainstorm a list of healthy foods that provide energy, and identify physical activities that burn energy.  Students complete a good nutrition worksheet.
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Chef Solus Fiber Crossword Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this fiber food group instructional activity, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answer to 15 clues about fiber going across and down.
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Snack Smart, Move More

For Teachers 5th - 12th
What do lowfat yogurt, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and rice cakes have in common? They are all healthy snacks that can be eaten daily. Investigate healthy eating/snacking guidelines, learn how to make lowfat ice cream and practice some...
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Nutrition Labels

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students read and interpret nutrition fact labels ("food labels") from food products, a task that involves the use of various mathematics skills (e.g., number concepts and number sense).
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The Six Nutrients Student Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students answer ten questions based around the concept of the different types of foods like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats with an emphasis upon how they are used in the body.
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What Are My Daily Calorie Needs?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore what their personal nutritional requirements are.  For this exploratory lesson students calculate their total daily energy needs and energy outputs and study how age is related to changing this. 
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Dietary Allowances Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students read the dietary allowances and use them to create a healthier personal lifestyle. The chart includes boys and girls statistics.
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Height and Weight Energy Intake

For Students 9th - 12th
In this health worksheet, students examine the amount of calories needed for both sexes throughout life according to different heights and weights.
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Dementia

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this health worksheet, students find the words that are associated with dementia and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Controlling Body Mass

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many variables impact your body mass, not just diet and exercise. Scholars collect and study data about body mass to better understand the complexity of a sensitive topic. They learn about leptin deficiency, the hypothalamus, and more.
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Disease and Nutrition

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study disease and explore  how it can be avoided or treated with simple solutions.  In this investigative lesson students create a food chart for two weeks for themselves to track and be sure they are getting all the...
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Making a Difference in World Health

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover environmental awareness by conducting a collection project in class. For this global food lesson, students identify the importance of feeding all of the humans on Earth and discuss why some aren't properly nourished....
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Eating Out and Eating In- Go Lean with Protein

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore healthy food options at fast food restaurants. In this restaurant lesson, 5th graders explore menus from different fast food options. Students investigate menus to determine the healthiest meal options.
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What’s the Shape of Your Diet?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students analyze their diets. In this healthy diet activity, students keep food journals and examine their diets next to the recommended daily allowances of MyPyramid for Kids.
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Safe and Sanitary Work Habits - Level 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm hazards in the kitchen, and categorize them. They develop a checklist that could be used by an inspector to evaluate a home economics foods laboratory. They create a recipe while using proper lab and safety procedures.
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Food and Your Body -- How to Maintain a Healthy Diet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the different food groups on the food pyramid. In groups, they discover the proper amount to eat from each food group and how to prepare healthy meals. They keep a food journal and calculate the amount of...
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Horticulture and Gardening

For Students 2nd - 6th
This 6 page information packet provides an overview of gardening and plants. Using this activity, students could design their own gardens, using math, science and writing skills. There are 30 questions involved.
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3-Every-Day of Dairyfor Stronger Bones

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students respond to a poll by actively moving in response to prompts. In this dairy nutrition lesson, students write sentences in groups using vocabulary words from a word list. Students discuss physical activity and how calcium improves...
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Spill Your Guts

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students practice nutrition facts. In this health and nutrition lesson, students participate in a game in which two teams compete to "spill their guts" by quickly answering factual questions pertaining to nutrition.  This lesson is...
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A Balanced Diet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine which healthy foods comprise a well balanced meal. Using a checklist, students classify foods as healthy or unhealthy. This instructional activity is intended for students acquiring English.
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Kid Explorers Love Fruits and Vegetables!

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this nutrition worksheet, students analyze the colorful pictures of cartoon fruits and vegetables. Students put a square around all the fruits and a circle around all the vegetables.
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Food Groups

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson plan, students discuss the food pyramid and identify foods that belong in each category.

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