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Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s
Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.
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Some Fats Aren't Phat
Students examine nutritional information on various food labels and then consider the nutritional value of the foods in their own diets. They create posters illustrating their diets "before" and "after" they considered their fat intake.
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Black Tiger Academy Martial Arts Fitness Unit – Lesson 14
“Rule your mind or it will rule you."—Horace. Black Tiger Academy’s martial arts instructional activity 14 of 20 introduces the class to dietary fats. There are good fats and not so good fats, and this activity helps them identify which...
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Reading Labels For Fat Types
Students analyze a variety of cooking oils to determine the amount and types of fats included in each.
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Healthful Eating
Young scholars read a story about how cartoon characters are partially to blame for American's obesity problem, and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this healthful eating lesson plan, students respond to...
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Heart Disease & Stroke
Students study heart disease and how to prevent it. In this investigative lesson students list heart disease and stroke risk factors.
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Get the Skinny on Milk
Students identify the different types of milk available in the market. In this adult health science instructional activity, students compare their nutrition information. They read milk labels and analyze the nutrients in it.