Cooking Matters
Sugar Shocker
A well-balanced meal is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. Support healthy living with a activity that focuses on the amount of sugar we find in our food. The packet begins with an overview, then goes into an activity in...
US Department of Agriculture
Serving Up My Plate
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Revision Notes on the Nutrients in Food
Discusses food, why we need it, and the types of nutrients that food for humans must have.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Dining Decisions
This interactive game has kids try to create a well-balanced, nutritious lunch. After selecting five foods, kids find out how they did. They learn what nutrients each healthy food choice provided and what was wrong with the poor food...