In this teacher website, teachers have access to various worksheets and lesson plans at no cost. Teachers can select from all subject areas for lesson plans, activities, and available resources.

Students use the Internet and other resources to locate, read and summarize information relevant to the Heart.

Students investigate the concept of the Food Pyramid. They use a game as a tool of discovery in order to classify different types of food in the pyramid. Upon completion of the game the students construct their own models of it.

Young scholars read product labels, compare fat, sodium, and sugar contents of various food items. They work with a partner and often employ the assistance of the deli and bakery managers in a supermarket.

Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. By the end of the lesson, students have gained the knowledge that bacterial diseases may invade and damage different body...

Students discuss the threats facing migratory species and track the seasonal journeys of wildlife in real space and in cyberspace. Once they have gathered information from several sources, they create a portfolio to share with others...

Middle schoolers will conduct a lab on the oxidation of an apple. The students will learn that the oxidation process can be halted when lemon juice is applied to the flesh of an apple because the lemon juice contains vitamin C, an...

Learn the importance of sodium in our daily diets as well as the negative effects of excess salt in a person's diet. Contains fact sheets, quizzes and slideshows.

Meet Ed Said, a nine-year-old purple-haired hard-core fruit-and-veggie rapper. Learn nutrition facts from Ed by watching and playing his videos and songs. Includes many print-and-color activities about eating healthy fruit- and...

Maintain a healthy diet to maintain a healthy weight. Students will track their meals for a week, entering the food and caloric intake. After collecting the data and reviewing the spreadsheet, lead students in discussions of the results.

Resource provides great information on the topic of heart healthy foods. The site is fairly in-depth with links scattered throughout for additional information on related subjects.

In this lesson, join Arthur and D.W. in a learning experience about proper diet and nutrition.

Site offers an internet WebQuest on phytochemicals and a healthy diet. Provides internet resources to aide the user in their quest for knowledge.

Learn extensive information on congestive heart failure. Content includes a focus on diet concerns, necessary lifestyle and exercise changes, available treatments, tips on working with your doctor, a caregiver's guide, and more.

Discusses research study which showed that a group of women on a vegetarian diet which included eggs and milk absorbed enough zinc and iron to maintain good health.

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.

Learn about your diet, BMI, and more with this resource from the Dieticians of Canada.

A curriculum focusing on food production and consumerism.

Comprehensive website provides facts and recipes for anyone suffering from osteoporosis. Learn about the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and a bone-healthy diet.

A lot of confusing and erroneous information exists regarding proper nutrition. Get the correct facts and improve your healthy eating knowledge here.

Discover the many disorders associated with obesity, and learn how this epidemic affects us in today's society.

Learn how to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet to lower your risk of cancer. Resources include meal ideas, recipes, a serving size finder, and simple but effective graphics that tell the story of portion size and what it means on your...

This site is the Eat Right homepage by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics which contains information on healthy eating. Since this site is updated frequently you will need to follow the links to the "Daily Tip" and "Feature" sections...

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the science of human nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.