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US Department of Agriculture

Serving Up My Plate

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Within three nutrition-themed, inquiry-based learning opportunities, pupils take notice of their eating habits; delve deep into the five food groups, gain experience in planning meals, participate in a taste test, and explore ads...
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Cooking Matters

Happy Whole-idays

For Students K - 8th
Take a look into how whole grains support growth, provide energy to play, and help us to stay strong with a fun-filled resource. The instructional activity offers interesting food facts, an exercise in nutrition label...
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National Association of School Nurses

Be Safe and Smart with Medicine

For Students K - 2nd
Start youngsters off on the right track when it comes to medicine awareness. Learners becomes familiar with the right and wrong ways to use medicines and even find out where the school nurses office is. They also identify safe people to...
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Cooking Matters

Sugar Shocker

For Students K - 8th
A well-balanced meal is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. Support healthy living with a worksheet that focuses on the amount of sugar we find in our food. The packet begins with an overview, then goes into an activity in...
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ProCon

Vegetarianism

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What do Mike Tyson, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paul McCartney have in common? They're all famous vegetarians. Using the resource, scholars learn about the pros and cons of eating a vegetarian diet. They read a fascinating history of...
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National Heart Association

Cold Weather Fitness Guide

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Don't sacrifice physical activity every time cold winter weather arrives. From walking or circuit training to warm, healthy recipes and safety reminders, this resource will help encourage learners to prioritize their fitness and stay...
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Other

International Health News Database: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, there are several summaries of medical studies and clinical trials on vitamin B12 and its role in preventing and treating various health conditions. Read about vitamin B12's role in fighting such conditions as...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Calcitriol)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how vitamin D is structured, synthesized and metabolized in the human body. Includes information on the health benefits of vitamin D and the effects of vitamin D deficiency.
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Other

Vitamin C Supplementation

For Students 9th - 10th
Know the difference between getting enough vitamin C and overdosing, learn how vitamin C helps those with certain health problems, and find out whether or not you should be taking a vitamin C supplement. This site also includes...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on vitamin C and its role in maintaining health, this article includes illustrated charts on the sources and benefits of vitamin C and the effects of vitamin C deficiency.
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Other

Reference Guide for Vitamins: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has basic information on vitamin C such as recommended daily allowance, deficiency symptoms, benefits, good food sources, cautions, substance interactions, and signs of toxicity.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
This website on vitamin D is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Definitions," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations" section to see...
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Other

Doctor Yourself: What's the Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Vitamins?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the non-nutritional ingredients in vitamins and explains the differences between natural and synthetic vitamins. The examples of vitamins C and D are looked at in more detail.
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Other

Vitamin Information Center Vitamin B 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides very brief information on vitamin B2 which is also known as riboflavin.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B3 Niacin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Recognize the health benefits of taking vitamin B3 through the sources offered. Discover the symptoms of having too much or too little niacin.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B7 Biotin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits and sources of biotin. Recognize symptoms of deficiency or excess of the B vitamin.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin E

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits of this important vitamin. Find sources as well as the symptoms of not having the right amount of vitamin E in the body.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin K

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Recognize the health benefits and sources of Vitamin K. Discover the symptoms of those deficient or in excess of this important vitamin.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify the health benefits and sources for maintaining a good level of vitamin B2 in the human diet.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits and sources of vitamin B5. What happens with a deficiency or excess of the pantothenic acid in the body?
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin K

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several very brief sections, this article on vitamin K includes information on vitamin K deficiency and the RDA (recommended dietary allowances) of this vitamin. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations,"...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin A

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several sections, this article provides general information on vitamin B6, its sources, and its function. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations," section to see two illustrated charts on the benefits and food...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Nutrition Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.