FOOD AND NUTRITION WEBSITES
Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the "Back" button. Note that a gateway site is one that is mostly links to a very large number of other sites on the topic. Also, we note where we found broken links in our sampling of links within a site. Teachers will need to replace these links with their own.
All of the sites listed were active as of May 12, 2006. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given, the general appearance of the site and its potential use in the classroom.
NOTE: A lot of sites are sponsored or funded by commercial entities. We recommend only those parts of the site which are non-commercial.
Websites Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities Webquests
WebsitesTHE ACCIDENTAL SCIENTIST: THE SCIENCE OF COOKING
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/
Webcasts, activities and recipes that explain the science
behind cooking while being fun. Excellent
APPLES – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://42explore.com/apples.htm
Basic information on apples along with activities and
webquests. Excellent
BAKING BREAD VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
NEW!
http://www.field-trips.org/sci/bake/
A virtual field trip about bread making for upper
elementary/middle school students. Excellent
CHOCOLATE – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/choclat.htm
Basic information on chocolate with activities and webquests.
Excellent
COOKALOTAMUS – COOKING WITH KIDS
NEW!
http://www.cookalotamus.com/
A site that promotes parents and children cooking and eating
together. Includes recipes, food facts, and much more. Sections: What’s Up?,
Parents, Kids, What’s for Dinner?, Who’s Cooking? (guest chef), and Media. The
Kids section includes games and activities. Excellent
CORN – 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/corn.htm
Basic information on corn with activities and webquests.
Excellent
DOLE 5 A DAY
http://www.dole5aday.com/
This site is revamping and will be named Dole Superkids. Includes: Kids section – Music, Games, Videos, Coloring Pages
(online), Five a Day Facts, 5 a Day Friends (such as Randy Radish and Stuart
Spinach), Reference Center (nutrition facts, vitamin levels, FAQs), and a Kids
Cookbook (easy recipes for kids to do). The Teacher’s Section has Classroom
Resources including Lesson Plans, Scope and Sequence Charts, kits to order and
more. Excellent
EGGS – 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/eggs.htm
Basic information on eggs with activities and webquests.
Excellent
5 A DAY THE COLOR WAY – EAT YOUR COLORS!
http://www.5aday.com/
The site emphasizes the colors of health as blue/purple,
green, white, yellow/orange and red – the colors of fruits and vegetables. It
notes that we need to eat 5 or more servings of these foods a day for a healthy
diet. It lists the foods that fit each color and includes recipes. The Kids
section has coloring pages and activity sheets. The Educators section includes
an entire curriculum to
download called "There’s a Rainbow on My Plate". Choose
K-3 or 4-6. There are also lesson plans and activity sheets.
Excellent
THE FOOD TIMELINE NEW URL!
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
"Ever wonder what the Vikings ate when they set off to
explore the new world? How Thomas Jefferson made his ice cream? What the
pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why?
Food is the fun part of social studies! The tricky part is finding recipes you
can make in a modern kitchen, with ingredients bought at your local supermarket
and bring into school to share with your class. This page is for you! We are
also stocking up on teacher and parent food resources. Looking for social
customs, manners & menus? Try the Culinary History Timeline. Bon appetit."
Click on the foods on the timeline, some (but not all) have detailed histories
of that food. Click on the Recipes side for links to websites on that topic.
Excellent
GIRL POWER! GET BODY WISE!
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/index.htm
"Getting BodyWise is all about learning to love and take care
of your body—it's the only one you've got! That means knowing how to choose
nutritious foods, eat smart, and stay fit. It's important to learn about the
vitamins and nutrients your body needs to keep you going. It's also important to
get the facts about serious health problems like eating disorders."
Sections: Body Image and You, Eating Right the Girl Power! Way, Feeling Fit!,
Facts About Eating Disorders, Keeping Up with Your Body, and Resource Guide to
Nutrition, Fitness and Eating Disorders. Excellent
KID CHEF – WHERE KIDS RULE THE KITCHEN
NEW!
http://www.kidchef.com/cda/index.cfm
"KidChef is a movement -- a movement aimed at getting kids,
parents and new chefs into the kitchen. The creation of KidChef is a response to
the current relationship between food and kids. Fast food has become more
prominent, parents have less time to cook and our culture moves at an
unbelievably fast pace. Cooking is a great way to slow down and bring kids back
in touch with the food they eat. It's a way for them to see how each individual
ingredient works to create a flavor and texture. It's a way to allow kids to
see, taste and experience the product of an effort put forth. Think of the
educational value as well -- cooking is science, math and art all rolled into
one - and what a tasty way to learn!" Sections: Cooking Basics, Recipes, Fun
Stuff, The Scoop, Parents and Shop. Excellent
NIEHS CHILDREN’S FOOD FUN PAGE
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/baylor/homefood.htm
Fun food-based games and activities for kids. Includes: Food
Pyramid Game, Let’s Talk About the Food We Eat!, A Food Poem Puzzle!, We Can
Make a Difference! and more. Excellent
NUTRITION CAFÉ
http://exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/
Three fun activities for students: Grab a Grape
(Jeopardy-type game), Nutrition Sleuth, and Have-a-Bite Café (choose a healthy
meal). Also includes the Food Guide Pyramid, a Glossary and Dietary Guidelines.
Excellent
NUTRITION IN THE GARDEN
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/nutrition/index/index.html
Information on the relationship between gardens and healthy
eating. Geared toward upper elementary students. The Teachers section of the
Gardening Ideas section includes ideas for classroom activities and lesson
ideas. Excellent
NUTRITION ON THE WEB- FOR TEENS
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/10991/
A student-created site on nutrition for teens. Two sections:
Informative and Interactive. Informative includes: Exercises, World Nutrition,
Myths, Case Files, Teen Health, Recipes, Links. Interactive includes: BMR and
AMR, RDA, Diet Planner, Calorie Database, Nutri-Quiz, Forum and Live Chat. In
English, Spanish and German. Excellent
PEANUT – 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/peanut.htm
Basic information on peanuts with activities and webquests.
Excellent
POTATO – 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/potato.htm
Basic information on the potato with activities and
webquests. Excellent
THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT FAST FOODS AND NUTRITION
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/4485/
A student-create site about fast foods and nutrition.
Sections: Welcome, All About Nutrition (and What’s Best for You), Advertisements
(the small print), School Lunches and Other Lunch Facts, Which Meal is Healthier, Did You Know?, Who Says You Can’t be
Healthy? And Nutrition Guides for the most common fast food restaurants.
Excellent
SMARTMOUTH.ORG NEW!
http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth/
A fun nutrition site for kids. Sections: Choose UR Chews,
Articles & Reports (incl. Recipes), Feed the Face, Bite Back, Trust Gus,
Snacktoids, Video Clips and Links. Excellent
SPICES – 42EXPLORE NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/spices.htm
Basic information on spices with activities and webquests.
Excellent
VITAMINS AND MINERALS – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/vitamin.htm
Basic information on vitamins and minerals with activities
and webquests. Excellent
ALFY’S PICKS FOR NUTRITION
http://www.alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/Nutrition/Nutrition_1.asp
Games and links for primary students on nutrition. Many are
listed on this list. Very Good
CIA FOR KIDS ( CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA)
NEW!
http://www.ciakids.com/forkids/index.html
A site for kids from the CIA. Sections: What’s in the CIA
Kitchen?, What Do Chefs Do?, What do Pastry Chefs Do?, The Uniform, Cooking
Methods, Culinary Dictionary, Computers in the Kitchen, Planning to be a Chef,
Safety in the Kitchen, Nutrition and Kitchen Clean Up. Very Good
COOL FOOD ADOZ (ADOLESCENTS)
http://www.coolfoodplanet.org/gb/adoz/index.htm
A fun, lively site for adolescents on healthy eating habits.
Sections: 10 Tips for Good Nutrition, Body Fit, Brain Fit, Sport Fit, Weight and
Good Eating, Emotions and Eating, Building Healthy Habits, Food Myths, Eating
Out, Safe Food, Reading Labels, Tell Us What You Want and Best Coolfood Sites.
Very Good
COOL FOOD KIDZ
http://www.coolfoodplanet.org/gb/kidz/
A fun, colorful site for primary children on food and healthy
eating habits. Sections: Building Healthy Habits, Eating Out, Tell Us What You
See, Safe Food, 10 Tips for Kidz, Nutrition Quiz for Kidz, Body Fit, Brain Fit,
Great Teeth and What’s a Food Label. Very Good
COUNT YOUR CALORIES BECAUSE CALORIES COUNT
NEW URL!
http://www1.wfubmc.edu/Nutrition/Count+Your+Calories/
Five activities/quizzes to assess your diet and physical
fitness. Includes links. Very Good
DYING TO BE THIN NEW!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/
A PBS site on eating disorders. Sections: Watch the Program
Here (broken into 8 chapters) , A Transcript of the Program, Ask the Experts,
Share Your Story, Minority Women: The Untold Story, Body Needs (Hot Science),
and Help/Resources. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Very Good
EAT SMART
http://www.eatsmart.org/
Information on the food pyramid and portions. Includes lots
of printed materials to print out or order. Note: The Essential Learning section
includes the standards for Washington State only. The Games include Nutrition
Café and Calcium Calculator, both listed separately on this page. Very Good
FOOD AD TRICKS
http://www.zillions.org/Features/Foodadtricks/Food_ad001.html
Information for kids from Consumer Reports on how food ads
trick us into wanting the product and how they are "cosmetically" enhanced to
look more appetizing. Geared toward middle/junior high students. Very Good
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE OF THE WORLD
http://museum.agropolis.fr/english/default.htm
Four virtual exhibitions on the history of food and
agriculture: World Food (NEW), History of Food and Agriculture, Farmers and
Farming Over the World, and the "Banquet de l’Humanité" (different foods in
different cultures). Very Good
FOOD AND NUTRITION GAMES
http://www.schoolmenu.com/health.htm
Includes: Hidden Veggies Game, Food Group Maze, Food Pyramid
Match Game, Food Guide Word Search Puzzle, and DJ’s Food Pyramid Maze. Plus DJ’s
Spotlight on Nutrition and It’s All Good for U. Very Good
THE FOOD FILES NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/11960/
A student-created site on food. Sections: Nutrition, Healthy
Eating, Miracle Diets?, Handling Food, Food Trouble, Food Facts, Food Fun!, and
Discussion. Includes lesson plans for grades 9-12. Very Good
HOW STUFF WORKS – FOOD
http://www.howstuffworks.com/food.htm
"But what is food? What's in food that makes it so important?
What happens to the food once you eat it? What is food made of? How does it fuel
our bodies? What do words like "carbohydrates" and "fats" really mean
(especially on those "Nutrition Facts" labels you find on almost everything
these days)? What would happen if you ate nothing but marshmallows for a week?
What is a calorie? Why can't we eat grass like a cow does, or wood like a
termite? If you have ever wondered about food and how your body uses
it, then read on. In this edition of How Stuff Works, we'll give you all of the
information you need to understand what a hamburger or a banana does to keep
your body running every day!" Very Good
IT’S MY LIFE – BODY – FOOD SMARTS: WHAT’S IN YOU?
NEW!
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/foodsmarts/
Nutrition information for kids from PBS. Sections: The Food
Pyramid, Serving Size Surprises, Understanding Food Labels, The Choices are
Yours, Myths and Facts, Real World Tips and Tricks, and Family Eating Habits.
Good basic information. Includes a word search puzzle. Very Good
KIDNETICS – RECIPES
http://www.kidnetic.com/Recipes/
A collection of fun and nutritious recipes that kids can
make. Sections: Family Friendly, Breakfast Bonanza, Brown Bag Specials, Gross
Out Delights, Featured, Super Sides, Smart Snacks, and Dinner Winners. Includes
a Parents section. Very Good
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110321/index.htm
A website for students by students on food science and
kitchen safety for kids. Sections: History, Science, Cooking, Safety, Games,
Nutrition, Recipes, and more. Very Good
KIDS WORLD – NUTRITION
http://www.agr.state.nc.us/cyber/kidswrld/nutrition/index.htm
Nutrition information for kids. Sections: Food Pyramid,
5-a-Day, Nutrition Label, Coloring Book, Quiz, Links, Food Safety, General
Agriculture & History, and Plant Nutrition. Very Good
MOO MILK NEW!
http://www.moomilk.com/index.html
A site from the dairy industry for kids about milk and where
it comes from. Includes: Connect the Dots, Moo Milk Quiz, Virtual Tour-The Story
of Milk, FAQ, Dairy Cuisine, and more. Good
MYPYRAMID.GOV NEW!
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/
A site for kids from the USDA on the food pyramid and
nutrition. Includes games, posters, worksheets, coloring pages and tips. Very
Good
NUTRITION AND THE FOOD PYRAMID
NEW!
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/nutrition/nutrition.html
A website created by first graders for primary students about
the food pyramid. Includes games, puzzles and riddles. Very Good
NUTRITION FACT SHEETS NEW URL!
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_350_ENU_HTML.htm
A long list of printable fact sheets on nutrition topics such
as: Fats, Oils & Sweeteners; Kids’ Nutrition Needs; Nutrition for Everyone;
Special Needs; Vitamins, Minerals and Functional Foods and Weight Management.
Some are in PDF format. One brochure is available in Spanish. Very Good
PUTTING SCHOOL LUNCH TO THE TEST
http://www.zillions.org/Features/Lunch/lunch001.html
Information for kids from Consumer Reports examining just how
nutritious school lunches really are. Sections: School Lunch Nutrition Test,
Sort & Smush Game, Nutrition Test Results and Taste Survey. Very Good
VEGETARIAN FOOD PYRAMID NEW URL!
http://www.vegsource.com/nutrition/pyramid.htm
Shows an equivalent food pyramid guide which excludes meat.
Very Good
VEGGING OUT!
http://my.execpc.com/~veggie/index.html
Information on a vegetarian diet. Sections: Feature Article, Recipes, Veggie
Kids and Cookbook Reviews. The Veggie Kids section has recipes suitable for
children to make. Very Good
WEBSITE ON EATING DISORDERS
http://www.something-fishy.org/
Information on eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia,
compulsive overeating, etc. Includes Signs, Factors, Associated Dangers,
Treatment Finder and more. Includes a Support section for those who are
struggling with an eating disorder. For teachers and older students. Very Good
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
http://www.eatright.org/Public/
Includes: Food and Nutrition Information, Careers and
Students, Government Affairs, Continuing Education, and Media. Also a Tip of the
Day and a Monthly Feature. Good
ANTIQUE ROMAN DISHES
http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~mjw/recipes/ethnic/historical/ant-rom-coll.html
A collection of recipes from ancient Rome. Good
ASK MR. VITAMINS
http://www.askmrvitamins.com/
Choose from the topics on the left for information about
vitamins, minerals and herbs. There’s an explanation, how it’s used, where it’s
found, etc. Good
AWESOME SNACKS KIDS MAKE AROUND THE WORLD
http://www.sara-jordan.com/activities-snacks.shtml
A list of snacks that kids from several countries have
submitted as their favorites. Good for ideas for kids. Good
THE BLONZ GUIDE: NUTRITION, FOOD AND HEALTH RESOURCES
http://www.blonz.com/
An extensive number of links to nutrition resources. For
senior students and teachers. Good
CALORIE CONTROL COUNCIL
http://www.caloriecontrol.org/
Information on the importance of keeping track of the
calories you consume and how to reduce them if necessary. Good
CALORIE COUNTERS – FAST FOODS NUTRITIONAL GUIDE
http://www.calorie-counters.net/
Calorie, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, etc. counts for all
kinds of foods from fast food restaurants. Search by type of food or see the
charts by restaurant. Good
CALORIES IN FOOD – CHARTS AND TABLES
http://www.annecollins.com/calories/
Calorie charts and tables for a variety of foods including
fast food and takeout. Note: There is information on the site promoting a weight
loss program. Just ignore the link. Good
CALCIUM AND NUTRITION NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/04apr/01368/
A student-created site on the importance of calcium in our
diets. Sections: Background Info, Experiments, Recipes and more. Good
information for upper elementary students. Good
CALCIUM CALCULATOR
http://www.eatsmart.org/external/default.asp?URL=%2Fgames%2Fc%5Fcalculator%2F
Check how much calcium you are getting in your diet to build
and maintain strong bones and teeth. The results tell you how much you are
getting and what you need. Good
THE CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/
The FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Includes: Recent News, National Food Safety Programs, Program Areas, Special
Interest Areas, and more. Good
CHEESE! NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/5417/
A student-created site about cheese. Sections: Cheese Essays,
Cheesy Links, Cheese by Hardness, Cheese Activities, Cheesy Facts, Cheese
Recipes, Cheese Field Trip, and Bibliography. Good
THE COFFEE CRAZE NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/5441/
A student-created site on coffee. Sections: The Craze, Coffee
and Your Heart, Do You Know What You Are Ordering?, Coffee and Sleep, Glossary,
Caffeine, The Graph, Digging Up Facts about Coffee, The Story of a Bean, From
Bean to Cup – The Game, The Map, Little Known Facts about Coffee, How Well Do
You Know The Prices? and Links to the Outside World. Good
COOKING WITH KIDS NEW!
http://www.weeklyreader.com/parents/cooking/
A list of recipes for cooking with your kids. Includes: Fruit
Smoothie, Frozen Banana Bites, Pumpernickel People, Dinosaur Bone Cookies and
more. Good
COOL MEALS NEW!
http://www.coolmeals.co.uk/
A site for students ages 7-11 on nutrition. Food Facts and
Activities (worksheets and coloring pages). Enter the Virtual Body Lab and see
how the foods you eat measure up. (Note: students must register- free). "The
Body Lab section is an interactive area where children (and adults) can have a
bit of fun, but also learn about nutrition. The aim of this section is to
analyse what the individual has eaten over a period of a day and then compare it
to the Health Education Authority's Balance of Good Health Food Plate model."
This site refers to the British version of the US Food Guide Pyramid. Good
CULINARY DICTIONARY NEW!
http://www.ciakids.com/forkids/dictionary/dictionary_a.html
A dictionary of culinary terms. Good
CULTURAL AND ETHNIC FOOD AND NUTRITION MATERIALS FOR TEACHING
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/ethnic.html#12
Scroll down the page for fact and activity sheets for
students on nutrition in the Spanish language. There is information in other
languages but they are mostly Spanish. Good
THE DAIRY SPOT
http://www.dairyspot.com/
Promotes the benefits of dairy foods such as milk and cheese.
Sections: For Your Health, Featured Recipe, Featured Farm, Dairy Tip, What’s
Moo, Dairy Lovers Kitchen, Dairy Showcase, School Nutrition, Milk Vending, and
Milk Products and Trends. Good
DECIPHERING FOOD LABELS
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/food_labels.html
Information on the history of food labeling and how to read
today’s nutrition labels. Note: Although originally aimed at parents, this
information is good for students, too. Good
DON’T GROSS OUT THE WORLD
NEW!
http://www.fekids.com/img/kln/flash/DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf
A fun quiz on international food customs. Good
FAST FOOD FACTS NEW URL!
http://www.fastfoodfacts.info/
Learn about the nutrition in fast food items. Good
FAVORITE FOODS OF KIDS NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/6041/
A student-created site on kids’ favorite foods. For
elementary students. Sections: Basic Cooking Tips, Recipes, Wacky Foods, Jokes,
Riddles, Word Games and Survey. Good
FIGURING OUT FOOD LABELS
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/labels.html
Information for students on how to read and understand food
labels. Good
FILL UP, NOT OUT – FACT SHEETS
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/eatsmart.pdf
A four-page fact sheet for educators on smart eating tips and
showing how calories and fat add up. Good
FOOD CALORIE CHART
http://www.bhg.com/home/Food-Calorie-Chart.html
A chart with the calorie counts for foods in categories such
as Meat and Seafood, Beverages, Dairy and Frozen Desserts, etc. Good
FOOD COLORING BOOK
http://coloringbookfun.com/food/index.htm
Coloring pages to print out with food pictures. There are six
pages with 12 to a page. Good
FOOD FIT
http://www.foodfit.com/
Lots of information on choosing healthy foods and a healthy
lifestyle. Sections: Lose Weight, Healthy Eating, Healthy Cooking, Fitness,
Community. Good
THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/KidsPyra/
The Food Guide Pyramid for young children (ages 2-6) with
graphics and easy-to-understand wording. Download in .PDF format. (Software link
included). You can download as an 8 1/2x 11 sheet in color or black and white or
as a reproducible or a poster. Good
THE FOOD MUSEUM ONLINE
http://www.foodmuseum.com/
"Everything you'd expect to find in the world's only
independent food museum will be found here. For several years we have been
building online exhibits about the world's foods. You can search for a
particular food by name, by hemisphere, and by type." Check the food list
for the history of particular foods. Good
FOOD PYRAMID GAME
http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities/pyra_main.htm
"Test your knowledge of the 5 food groups, and how many
servings you need from each group, with this game!" A simple game where you
move the food group game pieces to their place on the pyramid. Good
FOOD SAFETY WORD MATCH
http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/fsematch.html
A word match game matching words with their definitions. Good
FOOD STUDENTS
http://www.foodstudents.net/englisch/foodstudents.html
Site about food and how it produced. Sections: Encyclopedia,
The Project, The Quiz, Experts, Theme of the Month, and Teacher’s Section. The
Teacher’s Section includes Background sheets and Classroom Aids to print out.
Good
GET INTO THE MOOD FOR FOOD – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002074F/?tqskip1=1
"Are you in the MOOOD for some fun?? If so, you're in
luck. In our website you can learn all about food, nutrition, and overall
good health. We'll teach you how to count cowlories, get mooving, and feel
moovelous about yourself! Have fun grazing in our website!" A
student-created site for elementary students on food and nutrition. Sections:
Pyramid, Cowlories, Get Mooving, and Disorders. Good
THE HEALTHY REFRIGERATOR – OPEN THE DOOR TO A HEALTHY HEART –
JUST FOR KIDS NEW!
http://www.healthyfridge.org/justforkids.html
Sections: Facts about Hearth Disease and Children, Recipes,
Take the Kids "Healthy Fridge" Quiz, and Seek-a-Word Game. Good
HOW TO READ A RECIPE NEW!
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/read_a_recipe.html
A brief description for kids on how to read and understand a
recipe. Good
HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/digestive/
A site for primary students explaining how we digest what we
eat. Good
KIDS NUTRITION
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/food/kidsnutrition/
Links for kids, teens and teachers on child nutrition. Good
LUNCHBOX MAKEOVERS
http://www.cspinet.org/new/school_lunch.html
Tips for packing healthy school lunches. Good
MARYANN’S FOOD CLIPART
http://www.maryannsart.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio31/imageFolio.cgi?search=food&cat=&bool=and
Very good food clipart. Good
MIKE’S CALORIE AND FAT GRAM CHART FOR 1000 FOODS
http://www.caloriecountercharts.com/
Searchable database of the fat grams and calorie counts for
foods. You can also check by protein count, cholesterol and carbohydrates.
Includes nutrition links. Good
MISSION NUTRITION GAME NEW!
http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/games/mission_nutrition.html
A simple, fun game for elementary students. Students click on
the most nutritious food. Good
MYTHS AND REALITIES OF EATING DISORDERS
http://www.mirror-mirror.org/myths.htm
Lists the myth and the reality of eating disorders. Good
NUTRITION CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20000302.html
A crossword puzzle using nutrition-related words such as
cholesterol and digest. Good
NUTRITION.GOV NEW URL!
http://nutrition.gov/
The portal to nutrition information on government websites.
Includes: Food Facts, Food Safety, Lifecycle Issues, Health Management, Food
Assistance, Research and Resources. Good
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/5434/
A student-created site with kid-friendly fun recipes.
Includes: Egg Mouse, Celery Wagon, Ants on a Log, Egg Mushroom, Marshmallow Man,
Marshmallow Science and Egg Boat. Good
SHAPE UP AMERICA!
http://www.shapeup.org/
A site for healthy eating habits and fitness for life. Good
SINGAPORE – FOOD PARADISE
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/20371/
A student-created site on the food of Singapore, with several
distinct cuisines. Sections: Nonya Food, Chinese Food, Malay Food and Indian
Food. Good
SNACK TIME PRINTABLE WORD SEARCH
http://www.lessontutor.com/jm2.html
A printable word search puzzle using fruit and vegetable
names to encourage students to think of fruits and vegetables for snacks instead
of junk food. Good
10 OF THE WORST AND BEST CHILDREN’S FOODS
http://www.cspinet.org/nutrition/10b&w.html
Lists 10 of the worst children’s foods such as soda pop and
hamburgers and 10 of the best such as skim milk and crackers. Good
10 TIPS TO HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/ific/ific.10tipskid.html
A brochure for kids from 9-15. Not very detailed but good
information. Good
28 BILLION SERVED – WORLD HUNGER
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/10786/
A student-created site on world hunger.
"YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LEARN SOME
INTERESTING
AND USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT WORLDWIDE HUNGER SITUATIONS WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THOUSANDS OF DEATHS EACH YEAR. OUR MAIN GOAL IN CREATING THIS SITE IS TO
MAKE PEOPLE (THE YOUTH ESPECIALLY) REALIZE THAT BEING HUNGRY IS MORE THAN ONLY
EATING TWO BIG MAC'S AT LUNCH. MANY CHILDREN HAVE TO PASS DAYS WITHOUT SO MUCH
AS A SCRAP OF BREAD AND SOLUTIONS ARE NEVER EASY TO REACH."
Sections: Global
Situations, Statistics, Organizations, Helpers, Links and Bibliography. Good
VEGETARIAN FOOD PYRAMID NEW!
http://www.vegsource.com/nutrition/pyramid.htm
A food guide pyramid for vegetarians. Good
VEGGIE POWER CYBER HUNT CROSSWORD
NEW!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/veggiepower.htm
An online crossword puzzle on vegetables. Good
WEIRD FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
NEW!
http://www.weird-food.com/
A list of foods that seem a little strange to Americans.
Sections: Vegetable, Fish, Bird, Mammal, Reptile, Amphibian, Bugs, Drinks,
Mineral, and Other. Good
WHAT’S THE RIGHT WEIGHT FOR ME?
NEW!
http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/fat_thin.html
Information on kids’ health including a BMI (Body Mass
Indicator) to give them an idea of what weight they should be for their size.
There’s also a Recipes section for healthy recipes. Good
THE WIDE WORLD OF DOUGHNUTS
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003336/
Information on the history and making of doughnuts. Includes:
The History of Doughnuts, The One Stop Laugh Shack Doughnut Shop, Doughnut Wars,
Doughnut Popularity, Doughnut Health, and Taste Test. A student-created site.
Very well done. Good
Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
COMPARISON FOOD SHOPPING: BUYING GROCERIES FOR TWO PEOPLE FOR
ONE WEEK – LESSON PLAN
http://yn.la.ca.us/cec/cecmisc/cecmisc.75.txt
A lesson plan on food shopping for senior high students. "OBJECTIVE(s):
(1) Teach students to use a simple food budget for two (2) Teach students to
comparison shop through newspaper ads (3) Teach (or remind) students to include
the basic four food groups daily (4) Teach (or remind) students about calorie
content of common foods." Excellent
CONSUMING HISTORY: INVESTIGATING FOODS FROM DIFFERENT TIMES
AND PLACES AROUND THE WORLD – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020626wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on foods around the world for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students will research various foods as well as indigenous
plants and animals from different historical eras around the world. They then
use their research to create a design for "theme" restaurants." Excellent
COOKING UP AN EXPLANATION: INVESTIGATING THE SCIENCE BEHIND
VARIOUS FOODS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021126tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on food science. "In this
lesson, students will pose scientific questions about food items and research
their explanations. They will then create "recipe cards" with the answers and
present their findings in a cooking show format." Excellent
CROPS 1: WHERE DOES FOOD COME FROM? – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=8&DocID=376
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on where food comes from. "In
Crops 1: Where Does Food Come From?, students learn that most of the food they
buy in stores originally comes from farms. Students are gathered together to
sing a song about growing crops on a farm and learn from the lyrics the kinds of
things that farmers do and need to grow plants well. They learn about the five
steps in our food system and discuss its aspects in the context of a story about
tomato farming and distribution." Excellent
CROPS 2: WHAT PLANTS NEED TO GROW – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=377
A lesson plan on food crops for grades K-2. "In Crops 2:
What Plants Need to Grow, students focus on the second part of the central
benchmark by learning how to grow plants and about the kinds of things that
promote growth (warmth, sunlight, water, soil). Their activities involve
learning about how seeds and plants grow and participating in a simple, in-class
gardening project." Excellent
THE CRUCIFEROUS CRUSADERS – ALL-STAR CANCER FIGHTING TEAM –
LESSON PLANS
http://www.leafy-greens.org/lessonplans.html
Lesson plans for grades 3-5 on leafy green vegetables. There
are lessons for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science/Health and
Culminating Activities. "Students are led through activities across the core
curriculum by a team of five dinosaur characters dressed in baseball uniforms
who are the "Cruciferous Crusaders" All-Star Cancer Fighting Baseball Team.
(Cruciferous = vegetables in the leafy green family)." Excellent
COUNTING CALORIES: CREATING WORD PROBLEMS ABOUT CEREAL
NUTRITION – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20050210thursday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on cereal nutrition. "In
this lesson, students evaluate the health of breakfast foods. They work in pairs
to create and solve word problems using cereal nutrition data. For homework,
they solve additional problems formulated in class and write short essays
commenting on what they have learned." Excellent
DYING TO BE THIN: SUPPORTING FRIENDS WITH EATING DISORDERS –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20001121tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on eating disorders for grades 6-12. "In
this lesson, students role-play scenarios in which they encounter a friend or
acquaintance who may have an eating disorder. Students brainstorm ways to help
the friend. Students then create informational brochures with useful information
about eating disorder prevention." Excellent
EAT RIGHT, STAY FIT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/eatright/
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on eating healthy. "Students
will do the following: 1. Learn what a healthful diet is 2. Assess their eating
habits to determine if they are getting the right foods to stay healthy 3. Learn
about the relationships among metabolism, calories, and diet." Excellent
EATING OVER THE RAINBOW: LEARNING HOW COLOR IS CONSIDERED IN
CHOOSING A HEALTHFUL DIET OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020514tuesday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on healthy diets. "In this
lesson, students first examine their own diets, and then redesign the USDA's
Food Pyramid to reflect nutrition experts' latest advice." Excellent
EDUCATOR’S REFERENCE BOOK – NUTRITION LESSON PLANS
http://eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Health/Nutrition
A long list of lesson plans on nutrition. Includes: Balanced
Meals, Fit for Life, Making a Sandwich, Pyramid Relay and more. Excellent
FANTASTIC FOODS: LEARNING ABOUT HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS FOODS –
LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20050719tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on food and nutrition. "In
this lesson, students learn about the health benefits of dark chocolate. They
research other foods which they consider to be both healthy and delicious for a
"classroom pantry."" Excellent
FAST FOOD AROUND THE WORLD – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/10/g68/fastfood.html
A lesson plan on foods in other cultures for grades 6-8.
"Students will use the Internet or the library to research the cultures of four
other countries. They will compile their research results into a plan for a
fast-food restaurant in each of the countries, tailoring the restaurant to the
cultural tastes of people in those countries." Excellent
FOOD AND NUTRITION THEME UNIT
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/science/food_and_nutrition_theme_unit/
Activity sheets, games, poetry and more on food and
nutrition. Seems to be geared toward grades 2-4. Excellent
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: INVESTIGATING NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS OF
FOOD IN THE SCIENCE OR HEALTH CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990525tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on nutrition. "In this
lesson, students explore various nutritional components found in foods to
analyze their sources, effects on the human body, and relationship to a healthy
diet. Each student researches a different nutritional component and then creates
an informative poster incorporating the research." Excellent
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD?: EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON
THE PROS AND CONS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030212wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on genetically modified food for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students learn about the different reactions that American
and European consumers have had to genetically modified foods and represent
different perspectives in a debate about whether grocery stores should stock and
label them. Each student then designs a television advertisement encouraging or
discouraging consumers from buying genetically modified foods." Excellent
FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE LESSON PLANS NEW!
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/LPview?grade=12
Scroll down the page for a long list of lesson plans on Food
and Nutrition and Food and Science. For 12th grade students.
Excellent
FOOD/NUTRITION TEACHING THEME
http://www.bestteachersites.com/themes/science/food/
Extensive resiources for teaching about nutrition. Sections:
Bulletin Board Set, Downloads, Resource Materials, Sites for Backgroun
Information, Hands On Activities, Web Quests, Interactive Sites for Students,
Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, and Work Sheets You Can Customize. Excellent
FOOD PRESERVATION – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=396
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on food preservation. "In
this lesson, students' attention is drawn to the issue of food spoilage and the
different methods that are traditionally used to prolong the freshness of food.
Using a number of online resources, they learn about how Chilean fruit and
lettuce for salad are carefully harvested, treated, packaged, and transported in
refrigerated vessels to maintain their freshness. Students are then introduced
to the canning, drying, freezing, and vacuum-sealing processes that are commonly
used by food producers and in the home." Excellent
FOOD PYRAMID POWER – LESSON PLANS
NEW
URL!
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L63
A collection of lesson plans on food and nutrition for grades
K-2. There are 6 lessons. 1/ Sorting Foods 2/ Eating Patterns 3/ Pyramid Power
4/ Combining Foods 5/ Try for Five and 6/ Looking Back and Moving Forward.
Excellent
FOOD SAFETY LESSON PLANS
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/Lesson/lessons.html
Four lessons on food safety: What’s Bugging You?, What are
Consumer Control Points?, Where is the Danger Zone?, and Who is Fat Tom? Note:
Use the Next button at the bottom to navigate through the lessons. There is a
Teacher’s Guide to download. Excellent
FOOD’S ALTERED EGO: UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL POSITIONS ON
THE USE OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000315wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on genetically modified foods for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students investigate various countries' positions on
genetically modified foods and write a position paper from the perspective of
their designated country." Excellent
FRUITFUL QUESTIONS: POSING AND ANSWERING FOOD SCIENCE
QUESTIONS – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20050208tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on food science. "In this
lesson, students examine a fruit-related Q & A Science Times article. Students
then write their own food science questions and then answer them in the same
format as the article. For homework, they analyze their fruit consumption
according to U.S. nutrition guidelines." Excellent
GLOBAL BREAKFAST – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/Lessons.cfm?DocID=75
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on food. "In this
interdisciplinary lesson, students explore the concept of global interdependence
by investigating the origins of the foods they eat. Students will recognize the
fact that many of the foods they eat, and the ingredients that go into making
them, are produced in other countries. They will speculate about why certain
foods are produced in different regions of the world, and what might happen if
the production and/or distribution of these goods was to stop." Excellent
GOOD FOR YOU?: INVESTIGATING THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE
– LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20051101tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on chocolate. "In this
lesson, students share opinions about nutrition. They then compare the
nutritional values of a snack product claiming health benefits with a candy
product. Learning is synthesized by reflecting on the responsibility of
companies, individuals and the government in determining whether a product lives
up to its claims." Excellent
"GOT MILK?" OR "NOT MILK", THAT IS THE QUESTION!: CRITICALLY
ANALYZING INFORMATION ABOUT DAIRY PRODUCTS ON THE INTERNET – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000926tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on the controversy over milk for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students critically analyze Web sites that present different
sides of the controversial milk debate (good for you/not good for you)."
Excellent
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER – LESSON PLAN
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM522
A lesson plan for middle/junior high students on food
regulation. "Your task in this lesson will be to read about some of the
government rules that protect our nation’s food supply, identify reasons buyers
and sellers seek government regulation and information in a market economy, and
to use information on food labels to make a consumer choice." Excellent
HEALTH TEACHER NUTRITION LESSON PLANS
http://www.healthteacher.com/lessonguides/default.asp#nutrition
A collection of lesson plans on nutrition for grades K-12.
Excellent
HEALTHY CHOICES FOR KIDS – CURRICULUM GUIDES
http://www.healthychoices.org
A set of curriculum guides on health and nutrition. 1/Eat a
Wide Variety of Foods 2/Choose a Healthy and Active Lifestyle 3/ Eat Plenty of
Fruits, Vegetables & Grains 4/ Choose Healthy Snacks. Excellent
HEY, MOM! WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? – LESSON PLAN
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM41
A lesson plan for upper elementary students on breakfast
foods. "In this lesson you will: • Discuss food items you consume for
breakfast. • Investigate elements of foreign culture, particularly food. • Use
map skills to locate selected foreign nations. • Increase your knowledge of the
these definitions: • Economic wants are things people would like to have. •
Goods and services are provided to fulfill these wants. • Those who create the
goods and provide the services are producers • Those who use them are consumers.
• Consumers found in different parts of the world may have differing wants. •
Foods for satisfying hunger are a common economic want. • Foods can vary greatly
from one part of the world to another." Excellent
HUNGRY FOR HISTORY: EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF FOODS WE SIMPLY
CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030611wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on the history of food for grades 6-12. "In
this lesson, students examine what their diets would be like without the
inclusion of staple crops such as corn, wheat and sugar, and discover the value
that chocolate had for the Mayan people. They then research the evolution of the
uses of specific staple crops in various cultures and create display boards for
a food festival called "Historical Cravings." Finally, students reflect upon how
their researched foods play a role in their daily lives." Excellent
INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g68/foodcourt.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 the types of food found around
the world. "This lesson helps students learn about the characteristics of the
world's regions by investigating the types of food that are common in different
parts of the world. Students will conduct research to find out about the
climate, landscape, and cultures of a few countries. They will compile their
findings into a plan for an international food court in a local mall, describing
the types of food that will be served, the decor, and the entertainment."
Excellent
JUNK FOOD JUNGLE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/lessons/elementary/advertising_marketing/junk_food_jungle.cfm
A lesson plan for grades 4-6 on food advertising. "This
lesson familiarizes children with the nutritional value of foods advertised on
television and in magazines. The lesson begins with a class discussion about
different types of foods and where snack food fits into a healthy diet. Students
then compare TV's version of a great meal to the kinds of foods that their
mothers would recommend, and categorize the foods they enjoy according to
whether or not they would be considered part of a healthy diet. In groups,
students survey television and magazine food ads to determine what types of
foods are promoted most often." Excellent
A MEAT BY ANY OTHER NAME…: SOCIAL VIEWS TOWARDS THE ANIMAL WE
EAT: A LESSON FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19980824monday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on food and culture for grades 6-12.
"Students will discuss how food reflects different aspects of a culture and
reasons why cultural differences in food are seen as bizarre or, oftentimes,
cruel by members of other societies." Excellent
MMMM…MMMM AND GOOD – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20041124wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on food and nutrition. "In
this lesson, students will consider their own diets and examine an op-ed article
about organically produced foods. They then research alternatives to various
foods for the creation of a supermarket and reflect on their own diets after
keeping a food journal." Excellent
MY BODY HELPS ME GET FOOD – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=383
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on food. "This lesson focuses
on students learning that some parts of their body help to keep their body
nourished with food. At the K-2 level, you can expect that students will think
of their body parts as rather separate entities, with each part having its own
function. It is not until they are older that they begin to understand their
body parts in terms of a system. "Children at this level think each organ has
its own independent function. The eyes are for seeing, the brain is for
thinking, the stomach is for digesting food, and so forth. Only later will
students be able to learn how organs work in coordinated ways to make systems.
One can expose young children to some of the facts in response to their
questions, but they cannot understand those facts until they are older."
Excellent
NATURE’S SUPERHEROES: BRINGING TO LIGHT NEW RESEARCH ON
VITAMINS AND THE HUMAN BODY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020806tuesday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on vitamins. "In this
lesson, students compare their prior knowledge about the relationship between
sunlight and cancer with new findings. They then research how different vitamins
and minerals affect the human body." Excellent
NUTRIENTS BY THE NUMBERS: USING MATH TO EXPLORE NUTRITION –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021003thursday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on nutrition. "In this
lesson, students strengthen their percentage and fraction skills in comparing
the nutritional values of similar food products. They then individually
calculate their daily intake of various nutrients and compare their diets to
recommended daily percentages." Excellent
NUTRITION EXPLORATIONS: EDUCATORS – LESSON PLANS
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/educators/main.asp
Nutrition lesson plans and worksheets for teachers. Excellent
ORGANIC FEUD: ASSESSING REASONS TO BUY OR ABSTAIN FROM THE
ORGANIC FOODS MARKET – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030325tuesday.html
A lesson plan on organic foods for grades 6-12. "In this
lesson, students examine possible pesticide exposure in their fruit and
vegetable consumption. They then compile fact sheets exploring various organic
food issues and interview their parents about the food choices they make for
their children." Excellent
A PICTURE OF HEALTH: EVALUATING SOCIETAL AND INDIVIDUAL
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE HABITS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000201tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on nutrition and health for grades 6-12. "In
this lesson, students explore why Americans failed to meet health goals for the
year 2000 and ways in which Americans can shape up to meet the 2010 goals.
Students maintain a food and exercise diary for one week, evaluate their
nutrition and exercise habits, and propose ways in which they can improve their
health." Excellent
REGIONAL FOODS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g35/foods.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on foods eaten in different
regions of the U.S. and the world. "In this lesson, students will explore the
culture of different regions by learning about differences in foods and recipes.
They will create maps of the United States and the world, based on what they
have learned about various regions through Internet research." Excellent
SCIENCE NETLINKS NUTRITION LESSONS:
NUTRITION 1:
FOOD AND THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM - LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?Grade=3-5&BenchmarkID=6&DocID=57
A lesson plan on nutrition for grades 3-5. "This lesson
will focus on the digestive system in order to address the latter part of the
benchmark-that undigested food is eliminated. In addition, it will begin to
explore where nutrients come from and their importance for particular tasks in
the body. This Science NetLinks lesson is the first of a three part series.
It works in conjunction with Nutrition 2: Good Food, Good Health, a lesson that
teaches about the food groups and how vitamins and minerals help the body
function properly, and Nutrition 3: Got Broccoli?, a lesson that encapsulates
what students have learned about nutrition." Excellent
NUTRITION 2: GOOD
FOOD, GOOD HEALTH - LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=56
A lesson plan on nutrition for grades 3-5. "As you go
through this lesson, you also should be aware that younger elementary students
often believe that the contents of the body are what they have seen being put
into or coming out of it. They also know that food is related to growing and
being strong and healthy, but they are not aware of the physiological
mechanisms. You should make it clear that food is a source of matter for growth,
not a requirement for growth." Excellent
NUTRITION 3:
GOT BROCCOLI? - LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=58
A lesson plan on nutrition for grades 3-5. "This lesson
encapsulates what students have learned about nutrients, their different forms,
and their importance for particular tasks in the body. It works in conjunction
with Nutrition 1: Food and the Digestive System and Nutrition 2: Good
Food, Good Health, which are Science NetLinks lessons on the digestive
system and nutrition." Excellent
SHAPE CALIFORNIA CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
http://www.ausd.k12.ca.us/shape/lessons/curriculum/page5.html
A curriculum for nutrition education from a consortium of 70
California school districts. Each section has 1-4 lesson plans. Sections:
Fitness, Making Nutrition Come Alive for You, Kids Cooking Week, Fat!, Getting
to the Root of 5 a Day, Sugar Awareness, and All Foods Can Fit. Unfortunately,
the other sections have broken links. Excellent
SIZING UP SERVINGS: ASSESSING DEFINITIONS OF RECOMMENDED FOOD
PORTIONS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030722tuesday.html
A lesson plan on recommended food portions for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students learn the definition of a suggested serving size
and re-define their daily food intake in terms of these recommended amounts."
Excellent
SKATING ON THIN ICE: EXAMINING EATING DISORDERS AND THE
VARIOUS MEANS TO TREAT THEM – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020611tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on eating disorders for grades 6-12. "In
this lesson, students research various eating disorders and their treatments.
They then create fictional case studies of teenagers suffering from these
disorders and synthesize their understanding by writing suggestions for
treatment." Excellent
SOUL FOOD: EXPLORING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE
AND THE FOODS WE EAT – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000503wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on food and culture for grades 6-12. "In
this lesson, students explore the connections between food and culture by
investigating the production, preparation, and historical and cultural ties of
foods significant to cultural groups with which they identify. Students then
participate in a Cultural Food Festival to share this information and these
'cultural' foods with their classmates." Excellent
SPICE GEOGRAPHY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/16/g68/ingredient.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on spices and their origins.
"This lesson encourages students to think about where the ingredients in their
food come from and how they are produced. Students will investigate the origins
of a variety of spices from around the world and map these locations. They will
then research and create presentations describing the climate, terrain, and
agricultural practices in the places they have mapped." Excellent
SPICES IN YOUR FAVORITE FOODS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/16/g35/favfoods.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on the significance of spices in
their food. "Studying spices is a tasty way for students to learn about
natural resources, trade, and our use of international products. In this lesson
students will learn a little bit about the importance of spices in history and
will focus on the significance of spices in the foods they eat. They will
research some of the spices in their favorite foods and will map the origins of
these spices. Students will conclude by planning meals that use these spices and
writing fact sheets that describe the spices to the people eating the meal."
Excellent
SUGAR-COATING THE FACTS: EXAMINING THE FOOD INDUSTRY’S
INFLUENCE ON NUTRITIONAL HABITS AND ANALYZING NUTRITION CHARTS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020219tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on nutrition and the food industry for grades
6-12. "In this lesson, students explore the food industry's influence on
American children's nutritional habits and analyze the nutrition charts found on
food packaging. They then synthesize their knowledge by designing "warning
labels" to be placed on products that are targeted to children to better
represent the contents' nutritional value." Excellent
SUNDAE NEWS: CELEBRATING ICE CREAM THROUGH A
STUDENT-MADE TELEVISION PROGRAM – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20040701thursday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on ice cream. “In this lesson, students research topics related to ice cream and create a news magazine program based on their research. Then students develop public service announcements promoting ice cream consumption.” Excellent
TASTY MODELS – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1401/teaching/teachinghs.htm
A lesson plan for senior high students in which they construct models of
nutrient molecules. "Understanding the arrangement of atoms within nutrient
molecules often helps explain their chemical behavior, health attributes and
role in weight balance. Although atomic representations do not accurately
represent electron configurations, they can be used to show the arrangement of
nuclei and bond type. In the following activities, you'll construct several
different molecular models that represent substances that play an essential role
in our nutritional needs." Excellent
TOO MUCH OF A SWEET THING: A HEALTH, SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE
ARTS LESSON INVESTIGATING AMERICANS’ CONSUMPTION OF PROCESSED SUGAR – LESSON
PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990921tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on sugar consumption.
"Students will examine the growing prevalence of processed sugar in the American
diet, first through a demonstration that makes graphically clear the amount of
sugar an average boy and girl consumes on a daily basis. They then will explore
the issue in greater depth through the featured article. Finally, student teams
will devise illustrated posters for a Sweet Health campaign, aimed at persuading
other children and parents of the potential dangers of processed sugar
over-consumption and the value of healthy eating alternatives." Excellent
USING YOUR MELON FOR MATH: APPLYING FRACTION MULTIPLICATION
AND DIVISION TO RECIPES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990715thursday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan using recipes and math for grades 6-12. "In
this lesson, students use recipes to practice their fraction multiplication and
division skills by calculating the amounts of ingredients needed to make
specific recipes, given varied numbers for the 'yield' quantity. Students will
also use these fraction skills to convert small units of cooking measures to
larger units." Excellent
WHERE’S THE BEEF?: INVESTIGATING THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
OF A VEGETARIAN DIET FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000725tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on vegetarian diets for teens.
"In this lesson, students create and conduct a community survey to evaluate
the demographics of vegetarians in their community. Students compile data,
create graphs, calculate percentages, and draw conclusions about their survey
data. Students create an informational awareness pamphlet for other young people
about the benefits and challenges of a vegetarian diet." Excellent
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT: EVALUATING THE NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS
OF ONE’S DIET – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19981229tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on diet for grades 6-12. "In this lesson,
students evaluate their eating habits, focusing on the ways in which one
assesses whether or not his or her diet is nutritious. Students work in small
groups to design a menu for a healthy lunch and write a paragraph justifying
their choices. For homework, students maintain a food diary over the course of a
week and write a reflective essay discussing their food intake and proposing
ways to make their diet healthier." Excellent
YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE A GIMMICK!: A LESSON IN JUNK FOOD
ADVERTISING – LESSON PLAN
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/lessons/elementary/advertising_marketing/gotta_have_a_gimmick.cfm
A lesson plan for grades 5-7 on how advertisers get them to
buy junk foods. "To familiarize students with the marketing techniques used
in television and magazine snack food ads." Includes student handouts,
guided discussion and classroom activities. Excellent
CALCIUM – BONE BUILDERS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1953.html
A lesson plan for middle school students about the role of
calcium. They will learn about the role of calcium in the body, the foods we get
it from and will construct a calcium-rich menu. Very Good
FOOD GROUP/NUTRITION – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1534.html
A lesson plan for primary students on food groups. "Let
child cut out different foods from newspapers and magazines. Glue pictures on
paper plate. Do one for each meal. (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner) Allow child
to decorate a sheet of construction paper, color of choice, as a placemat. Glue
paper plate to paper. Then discuss why each food is or is not healthy for you or
your teeth, and what food group to which it belongs. Make suggestions on healthy
meals." Very Good
FOOD GROUPS CLASS BOOK – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/2022.html
A lesson plan for elementary students on food groups.
"Purpose: to introduce the six food groups of the food pyramid and choose foods
to fit in appropriate categories in order to make a food group class book.
Objective: students will demonstrate understanding of the food groups by
categorizing foods in the proper areas in order to make a class book (by working
in cooperative groups)." Very Good
THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1719.html
A lesson plan on the food guide pyramid for elementary
students. "Following a computer assisted lesson on the Food Guide Pyramid,
grade four students will be able to
write out a one day menu including all of the proper foods and amount of
servings with 100% accuracy." Very Good
THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID AND ITS IMPORTANCE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1325.html
A lesson plan on the food guide pyramid for elementary
student. "The students will demonstrate and understanding of the food groups
by categorizing foods in the proper area. Given the six food groups in the food pyramid each student will be given
twenty pictures of foods and asked to place them under the correct category
without any errors." Very Good
FOOD RISKS: PERCEPTION VS. REALITY – THEMATIC UNIT
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/risk-toc.html
An 8 lesson unit on food safety and the myths and reality of
food risks. Very Good
FOOD SAFETY AT HOME, SCHOOL AND EATING OUT – AN ACTIVITY BOOK
http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/cbook.html
"The first coloring book page is already colored for
you--check it out!
All the other pages are full page drawings that can be printed out and colored
with pencils or crayons. You can even color the second drawing with your
computer." Very Good
KITCHEN MATH – LESSON PLAN
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1192
A lesson plan in math using food measurements. Very Good
MEASURING CALORIES – LESSON PLAN
http://yn.la.ca.us/cec/cecsci/cecsci.188.txt
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 in which students measure the
energy in food by measuring the calories of energy produced when the food is
burned. Very Good
NUTRITION – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1707.html
A lesson plan for middle school students on nutrition in
which students create their own food pyramid by cutting pictures from magazines
of the different foods in the food groups. Very Good
A POEM WITH HEALTH AND NUTRITION – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1673.html
A lesson plan for primary students using nursery rhymes to
teach nutrition. It uses the story of Jack Sprat and his wife to identify the
basic food groups and learn about the food pyramid chart. Very Good
REHYDRATION – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nasaexplores.com/show_58_teacher_st.php?id=03010990844
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 on rehydrating dried foods in
which students rehydrate foods and measure how much water they need to do so.
"Freeze-drying and other drying methods remove most of the water in foods. This
food type (once rehydrated) provides a more solid-type diet and adds variety to
the space flight menu. Onboard the Space Shuttle, dehydrated foods and drinks
make up a significant part of the menu selection. The major reason for using
these dehydrated foods and drinks is because water is produced by the fuel cells
as a byproduct, making water abundantly available for Space Shuttle food
preparation. A significant weight reduction is achieved by rehydratable food and
drinks. For the ISS, electrical energy requirements are best met by using a
renewable energy source. Solar arrays, which convert solar energy into
electrical energy, do not produce water as a byproduct. The ISS food manifest
has reduced the amount of food rehydratables significantly. Drinks, however, are
still best handled in a rehydratable package for storage ease." Very Good
SALAD PARTY – LESSON PLAN
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci107.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-4 on the importance of plants in
our diets. Very Good
SOUPERSERVICE KIDS – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit103/A
A curriculum unit for grades K-2 on growing and using foods
to feed the community. "The students grow and harvest vegetables that will
eventually be used to feed the hungry of the community. During the unit,
students will grow in an awareness of healthy foods that are necessary for
everyone. They will be introduced to the concepts of hunger and homelessness,
which leads to the desire to help out in a small way. They will learn about how
foods are processed and stored for later and for sharing with others. They will
assemble jars of dried soup mixture and distribute the jars of soup to
individuals eating at a local soup kitchen. The project is designed to involve
the students' parents/caregivers." Includes 7 lessons. Can be adapted to
exclude growing vegetables. Very Good
UTAH NUTRITION EDUCATION LESSON PLANS
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/LPview.cgi?core=7
Note: The links at the bottom of the page of each lesson
contain the worksheets, guidelines and other information used in the lesson.
●● BALANCE BENEFITS – LESSON PLAN – 5th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=956
A lesson plan for grade 5 on the benefits of a balanced diet.
Very Good
●● BALANCE EQUALS BEAUTY – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=974
A lesson plan for 3rd grade students on how a
healthy diet increases the likelihood of physical wellness. Very Good
●● THE BASIC NUTRIENTS – LESSON PLAN – 9th-12th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1153
A lesson plan on nutrients for grades 9-12. "Students will
identify the basic nutrients found in each food group: vitamins, minerals, fats,
proteins, water, and carbohydrates." Very Good
●● CALORIE BURNING ACTIVITIES – LESSON PLAN – 4TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=103
A lesson plan for 4th grade students on activities
that burn calories. "Students will use problem solving, decision making and
basic math skills to calculate calories used during different activities."
Very Good
●● CHOICES – LESSON PLAN – 4th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=953
A lesson plan for grade 4 on making healthy choices in diet
and exercise. Very Good
●● COOKING METHODS – LESSON PLAN – 6th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=977
A lesson plan for grade 6 in which students learn about
different methods of cooking such as frying, steaming, boiling, baking, etc.
Very Good
●● DESIGN-A-MEAL – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=68
A lesson plan for 3rd grade students on meal
planning. Very Good
●● DIETARY BASICS – LESSON PLAN – 6th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=968
A lesson plan for grade 6 reviewing basic dietary guidelines.
Very Good
●● DIETARY GUIDELINES – LESSON PLAN – 5th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=955
A lesson plan for grade 5 on recommended dietary guidelines.
Very Good
●● DIETARY GUIDELINES – LESSON PLAN – 7th-8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1165
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on dietary guidelines.
"Students will incorporate the dietary guidelines into their lives by setting
personal goals." Very Good
●● DIETARY SOLUTIONS – LESSON PLAN – 4th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=952
A lesson plan for grade 4 on solving nutritional problems
such as undereating, overeating and deficiency. Very Good
●● EFFECTS THAT DIET MAY HAVE ON THE BODY – LESSON PLAN – 7th-8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1160
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on the effects diet may have on
the body. "Students will research the effects that diet may have on the body:
anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and mental health."
Very Good
●● EVALUATING YOUR DIET – LESSON PLAN - 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=966
A lesson plan for 3rd grade students on diet.
"Ask the children to get out a piece of blank paper. Have them fold it
lengthwise into thirds. (A fun way to tell them is to fold it the "hot dog" way
for lengthwise.) Ask the children to remember what they ate for lunch. Have them
write the foods in the first column on their paper. In the second column, have
them write the food group from which each food came and evaluate if it was a
balanced lunch. In column number three, they should list any food(s) that they
would add to the meal to make it well balanced." Very Good
●● EVALUATING YOUR EATING HABITS – LESSON PLAN – 5th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=957
A lesson plan for grade 5 on evaluating eating habits by
recording everything eaten during a day. Very Good
●● FAST FOOD RESTAURANT MENUS– LESSON PLAN – 7th-8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1158
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 in which they analyze fast food
restaurant menus and rank foods by their nutritional content. Very Good
●● FAST FOODS – LESSON PLAN – 6th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=971
A lesson plan for grade 6 in which students learn that fast
foods can be healthy or unhealthy. Very Good
●● FOOD GROUP INFO – LESSON PLAN – 9th-12th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1152
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on food groups. "Students
will identify names, correct portions, and food types for each food group."
Very Good
●● FOOD INTAKE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – LESSON PLAN – 4TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=159
A lesson plan for 4th grade students on how food
intake relates to physical activity. "Students graph their estimations of
caloric intake and caloric expenditures." Very Good
●● FOOD LABELS – LESSON PLAN – 9th-12th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1154
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on food labels. "Students
will evaluate various types of food using the new food labels." Very Good
●● FOOD PREFERENCES – LESSON PLAN – 6th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=970
A lesson plan for grade 6 on food preferences. Very Good
●● THE FOOD PYRAMID – LESSON PLAN – 7th-8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1159
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on the food pyramid.
"Students will identify names, correct portions, food types and basic nutrients
for each food group in the food pyramid." Very Good
●● HEALTHY PARTY FOODS – LESSON PLAN – 7th-8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1157
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on healthy foods that would be
good for parties. "Students will identify nutrient dense healthy party foods
that would be enjoyed by teenagers. Using the new nutrition labels, they will
analyze the nutritional value, as well as the cost of various food."
Very
Good
●● IMPORTANT VITAMINS AND MINERALS – LESSON PLAN – 4th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=949
A lesson plan for grade 4 on vitamins and minerals. Very Good
●● IT’S SUGAR TIME! – LESSON PLAN – 5TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=233
A lesson plan for 5th grade students on the place
of sugar in a healthy diet. "Good health depends upon many things, including
heredity, lifestyle, personality traits, mental health, attitudes, and the
environment. Good eating habits for both animals and humans, proper exercise,
and a moderate use of sugars can help keep you healthy." Very Good
●● LABELING – LESSON PLAN – 6th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=969
A lesson plan for grade 6 in which students learn about the
labels on food products and what they tell us. Very Good
●● MEDIA INFLUENCES ON NUTRITIONAL PRACTICES – LESSON PLAN –
7th– 8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1161
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on how the media affects our
food choices. "Students will compare specific types of media influences on
nutritional practices, including specific types of nutritional quackery and peer
pressure that influence teens." Very Good
●● NUTRIENT DENSITY – LESSON PLAN – 9th-12th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1164
A lesson plan on nutrients in our foods. "Students will
analyze snacks for nutrient density and ease of preparation." Very Good
●● NUTRIENTS – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=967
A lesson plan for 3rd grade students on nutrients.
Very Good
●● NUTRIENTS IN OUR FOODS – LESSON PLAN – 5TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=259
A lesson plan for 5th grade students on nutrients.
"Students will use the Internet to learn of, and research, information on
health and nutrition. Students will study the six essential nutrients." Very
Good
●● NUTRITIONALLY WELL – LESSON PLAN – 4th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=951
A lesson plan for grade 4 on how nutrition affects growth and
wellness. Very Good
●● NUTRITIOUS BREAKFASTS – LESSON PLAN – 7th-8th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1163
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on breakfast. "Students will
plan nutritious breakfasts which they can prepare." Very Good
●● PLAN TO BALANCE – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=965
A lesson plan for 3rd grade students on the
importance of a healthy diet. "Plan a balanced evening meal. Ask the children
to name the food groups they know. Talk about their answers, and guide them to
see how the groups are formed. List the names of the correct food groups on the
board." Very Good
●● SALT: TO USE OR NOT TO USE? – LESSON PLAN – 5TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=248
A lesson plan on the role of salt in our diets for 5th