This activity explores healthy eating and can be used as a pre-assessment of students' knowledge about food and nutritional needs. Students will observe and describe samples of different food groups then share their observations with the...

Evaluate current guidelines for a healthy diet, compare them to one's own eating habits and learn safe behaviors for maintaining a healthy weight. Analyze the food pyramid, fast-food and health-food nutrition and the causes of obesity.

This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...

It's time for lunch! In this week-long adventure, children will explore numbers and counting in the context of healthy eating. They will learn about the five food groups and create a healthy lunch using foods from each food group. Each...

This website on vegetarianism is organized into several, very brief sections. Here, read about vegetarian nutrition, recipes, and meat and dairy substitutes. Also included are the names of several books and learning materials -- for...

Thinking about improving your sports performance? Want to help friends and family make the most of their physical fitness activities? One factor to consider is food. Whether you realize it or not, what you eat does change your body. It...

One of the few foods we can find at every meal in a variety of ways, eggs are featured in this entry. Dip into the nutritional information, ways of preparation, and things to consider when selecting eggs.

A chestnut is a relatively rare nut which must be cooked before eating is featured in this entry. Find its nutritional value, varieties, and ways to prepare chestnuts.

Get a close up look at the nutrition, methods of selection, and a recipe for pistachios.

Walnuts are good for your brain and heart! Find nutrition information, types, and ways to prepare these tasty nuts.

At this website from the University of Massachusetts you can read about the different foods that make up the bread group in the food pyramid. Learn about the nutritional value of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta, and read about the...

At this site from the University of Massachusetts you can read about the different foods that are known for being "Important sources of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins." Learn to cut your consumption of fat, while still benefitting...

This brief article from the University of Massachusetts provides information on the nutritional values of milk products. Take a three-question quiz to test your knowledge of the milk food group.

The coconut provides many different benefits because it is rich in many nutrients. Discover the nutritional value, preparation methods, and storage information of this tropical fruit.

Red beet cake? Yes! Find a recipe for it and the nutritional information as well as tips for selecting good beets in this entry.

Commonly found in the United States and Canada, the pumpkin offers nutritional value. Find out the varieties and ways to prepare the fall harvested squash.

Smile and say, "Peaches!" Get the skinny on nutritional information, varieties, and ways to prepare the sweet summer sensation.

A newer superfood consumed in baby and full maturation growth is chock-full of nutritional values, found in many varieties, and prepared in a number of ways featured in this entry.

There are many varieties of oranges grown in the southern United States and other warm climates around the world. Find out their nutritional value, types, and ways to prepare and store the juicy fruit.