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, 2004. 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. This list is also sent through email if you have a school email address. Let us know if you would like to be added to our mailing list.        This is a new list!

NOTE: A lot of sites are sponsored by commercial entities. We recommend only those parts of the site which are non-commercial.

                           Websites                Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities            Webquests

THE 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

DOLE 5 A DAY            
http://www.dole5aday.com/
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

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
http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/kid/food.html
"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

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

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

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
http://www.wfubmc.edu/nutrition/in.html
Five activities/quizzes to assess your diet and physical fitness. Includes links. 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
Three virtual exhibitions on the history of food and agriculture: 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

FRESH STARTS
http://www.freshstarts.com/
Information on proper diet focusing on the importance of vitamins. Sections: Kids (Coloring Book & Games), Adults, Parents, and Teachers. Includes a section: Team Antioxidants. Note: The Teachers section contains lesson plans (listed separately in the Lesson Plans section of this list). 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

KIDNETIC RECIPE ROUNDUP
http://www.kidnetic.com/
Recipes kids can make. Sections: Family Friendly, Breakfast Bonanza, Brown Bag Specials, Gross Out Delights, Super Sides, Smart Snacks and Dinner Winners. 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

NUTRITION FACT SHEETS
http://www.eatright.org/Public/NutritionInformation/92_11722.cfm
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
http://freedietlinks.com/foodpyramid.htm
Shows an equivalent food pyramid guide which excludes meat. Very Good

VEGETARIAN NUTRITION FOR TEENS
http://vegsoc.wellington.net.nz/teen.htm
A brochure for teenagers on nutrition for vegetarians. Includes the special needs of growing teenagers. Includes ideas for snacks, nutrients and links. 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

BRAINPOP NUTRITION
http://www.brainpop.com/health/growthanddevelopment/nutrition/index.weml?&tried_cookie=true
Fun information and a video on nutrition. Has activities and fun experiments. Note: This is a membership site. You cannot do all the activities without joining. 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 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

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

FAST FOOD FACTS
http://www.kenkuhl.com/fastfood/
Learn about the nutrition in fast food items. 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

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 STUDENT CHALLENGE
http://www.missionnutrition.ca/english/students/students_home.asp
A game where students choose their character and make choices for their character throughout the day. The healthiest choices score the most points. 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
http://www.freshstarts.com/teachers_lessons.cfm
The portal to nutrition information on government websites. Includes: Food Facts, Food Safety, Lifecycle Issues, Health Management, Food Assistance, Research and Resources. Good

SHAPE UP AMERICA!
http://www.shapeup.org/
A site for healthy eating habits and fitness for life. 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

12 EASY WAYS TO EAT 100 CALORIES LESS A DAY – FACT SHEETS
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/onedietchange.pdf
Fact sheets with 12 ways to eat 100 calories less a day. Good

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

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

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

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 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

THE FOOD PYRAMID – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY                
http://205.146.39.13/success/lessons/Lesson2/Lesson2b/PSCe1_L.HTM
A classroom activity for primary level students on the food pyramid. "Let students learn about healthy foods by "climbing" the food pyramid on the World Wide Web! Students define the food groups in the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) food pyramid, classify foods, and examine a day's worth of their own meals to find out if they're making healthy choices!" Excellent

FOOD PYRAMID POWER – LESSON PLANS
http://illuminations.nctm.org/lessonplans/prek-2/food_pyramid/index.html#cont
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

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

"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

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

MIX IT UP! – CLASSROOM UNIT
http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/nstw/teach/nstw1996/mix/start.htm
A set of classroom activities for grades 4-9. "Children work in teams to develop a new snack mix for which they will design and construct protective and informative packaging." Consists of three activity sessions. Excellent

MISSION NUTRITION – LESSON PLANS            
http://www.missionnutrition.ca/english/eng_home.asp
Lesson plans by grade level on nutrition. 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

PROJECT TEACH LESSON PLANS
http://www.agr.state.tx.us/education/teach/index.htm
A large collection of lesson plans from the Texas Dept. of Agriculture. Sections: All Food Groups; Fruits & Vegetables; Meats, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts; Milk, Yoghurt & Cheese; Bread, Grains & Grain-Based Foods; and Natural Fibers. 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

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

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

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

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD 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://query.nytimes.com/gst/learning.html?grade=6%2d8%2c%209%2d12&simplesearch.x=10&simplesearch.y=10&lquery=nutrition&frow=10&
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! – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://205.146.39.13/success/lessons/Lesson2/Lesson2b/ISCb2_L.HTM
An Intermediate classroom activity on choosing healthy foods. "Let the Internet help students learn how to choose healthful foods to eat. In this lesson students discover that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed a food pyramid to show the kinds of foods we need to eat to stay healthy. Students will keep a journal of their meals for a day to find out just how healthful their meals are, and how they could make them more healthful. Finally, students will share recipes for healthful snacks." 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.education-medias.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

FRESH STARTS - LESSON PLANS                    
http://www.freshstarts.com/teachers_lessons.cfm
Five lesson plans to print out on nutrition and proper diet focusing on vitamins. 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

NOW WE’RE COOKING – LESSON PLANS
http://www.virtualteacherslounge.org/resources/nwcprog.html
"The Now We're Cooking® program is a partnership of classroom, school food service, cafeteria and family components within the school. Activities are designed to support coordination between teachers and child nutrition program directors. Many of the major ideas and/or skills introduced within one component can be easily reinforced in another. These lesson plans help children and families re-establish the family meal as a priority." Includes six lesson plans. 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

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

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.

• PLAN TO BALANCE – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=965
A lesson plan for 3^rd 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

• EVALUATING YOUR DIET – LESSON PLAN - 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=966
A lesson plan for 3^rd 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

• NUTRIENTS – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=967
A lesson plan for 3^rd grade students on nutrients. Very Good

• BALANCE EQUALS BEAUTY – LESSON PLAN – 3rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=974
A lesson plan for 3^rd grade students on how a healthy diet increases the likelihood of physical wellness. Very Good

• DESIGN-A-MEAL – LESSON PLAN – 3^rd
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=68
A lesson plan for 3^rd grade students on meal planning. Very Good

• CALORIE BURNING ACTIVITIES – LESSON PLAN – 4^TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=103
A lesson plan for 4^th 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

• FOOD INTAKE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – LESSON PLAN – 4^TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=159
A lesson plan for 4^th grade students on how food intake relates to physical activity. "Students graph their estimations of caloric intake and caloric expenditures." Very Good

• IMPORTANT VITAMINS AND MINERALS – LESSON PLAN – 4^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=949
A lesson plan for grade 4 on vitamins and minerals. Very Good

• VITAMINS AND MINERALS – LESSON PLAN – 4^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=959
A lesson plan for grade 4 on the function of vitamins and minerals in the body. Very Good

• NUTRITIONALLY WELL – LESSON PLAN – 4^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=951
A lesson plan for grade 4 on how nutrition affects growth and wellness. Very Good

• DIETARY SOLUTIONS – LESSON PLAN – 4^th
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

• CHOICES – LESSON PLAN – 4^th
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

• WELL-ROUNDED DIET – LESSON PLAN – 4^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=976
A lesson plan for grade 4 on eating a balanced diet. Very Good

• DIETARY GUIDELINES – LESSON PLAN – 5^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=955
A lesson plan for grade 5 on recommended dietary guidelines. Very Good

• BALANCE BENEFITS – LESSON PLAN – 5^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=956
A lesson plan for grade 5 on the benefits of a balanced diet. Very Good

• EVALUATING YOUR EATING HABITS – LESSON PLAN – 5^th
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

• IT’S SUGAR TIME! – LESSON PLAN – 5^TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=233
A lesson plan for 5^th 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

• NUTRIENTS IN OUR FOODS – LESSON PLAN – 5^TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=259
A lesson plan for 5^th 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

• SALT: TO USE OR NOT TO USE? – LESSON PLAN – 5^TH
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=248
A lesson plan on the role of salt in our diets for 5^th grade students. "Salt is important to human life. Potassium, added to salt, helps the kidneys regulate the body's fluid levels. Salt, made from sodium and chloride, is found in many beverages and foods we eat. Some people consume 10 times more salt than required daily. What are the real risks connected to our salt intake?" Very Good

• DIETARY BASICS – LESSON PLAN – 6^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=968
A lesson plan for grade 6 reviewing basic dietary guidelines. Very Good

• COOKING METHODS – LESSON PLAN – 6^th
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

• LABELING – LESSON PLAN – 6^th
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

• FOOD PREFERENCES – LESSON PLAN – 6^th                    
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=970
A lesson plan for grade 6 on food preferences. Very Good

• FAST FOODS – LESSON PLAN – 6^th
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

• DIETARY GUIDELINES – LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th
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

• THE SEVEN DIETARY GUIDELINES – LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1162
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on dietary guidelines. "Students will identify the seven dietary guidelines and set goals to apply the guidelines into their lives." Very Good

• FAST FOOD RESTAURANT MENUS– LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th
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

• HEALTHY PARTY FOODS – LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th
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

• MEDIA INFLUENCES ON NUTRITIONAL PRACTICES – LESSON PLAN – 7^th– 8^th
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

• EFFECTS THAT DIET MAY HAVE ON THE BODY – LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th
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

• NUTRITIOUS BREAKFASTS – LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th                
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

• THE FOOD PYRAMID – LESSON PLAN – 7^th-8^th
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

• FOOD GROUP INFO – LESSON PLAN – 9^th-12^th
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 LABELS – LESSON PLAN – 9^th-12^th
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

• NUTRIENT DENSITY – LESSON PLAN – 9^th-12^th
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

• THE BASIC NUTRIENTS – LESSON PLAN – 9^th-12^th
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

• SPECIFIC ILLNESSES THAT ARE DIET-RELATED – LESSON PLAN – 9^th-12^th
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1155
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the relationship between diet and illness. "Students will identify specific illnesses that are diet related: anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders." Very Good

WHAT’S FOR DINNER – CURRICULUM UNIT
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/noframes/bigideas/B4/b4u2.html#plans
A curriculum unit on nutrition for middle school students. "In this unit, students will conduct Internet searches to find recipes for appetizers, main courses, side dishes, and desserts that appeal to them. They will then plan (and, optionally, cook) a dinner for their families or friends, taking into consideration the cost of the items they will need to buy in order to do their cooking, and the amounts they will need to buy in order adequately to feed a given number of people. Students will report on their dinners and compile their menus into a class Web cookbook." Very Good

WHERE’S THE BEEF? - LESSON PLAN
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM490
A lesson plan for middle school students on meat consumption as an indicator of economic prosperity. "In this lesson, you will be choosing a family and doing a survey of their meat consumption. You will learn a little about the prosperity of the American Colonists and about how much meat they ate. Then you will compare your chosen family's consumption to that of Colonial and other modern-day American families." Very Good

THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1682.html
A lesson plan on the food guide pyramid for elementary students. The teacher uses three different types of pizza to help students sort foods into their food groups. Good

NUTRITION: ONE HOT TOPIC! – LESSON PLAN
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/nutrition.htm.htm
A lesson plan for primary students on nutrition. "When students learn the content of the food groups, they are better prepared to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle." Good

WHAT’S COOKING – A COLONIAL RECIPE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.jerseyhistory.org/activity_recipe.html
"The recipe page from The Ashfield Recipe Book allows students to gain information about colonial life. In analyzing this primary material example, students will use a recipe page to find out about colonial foods and daily practices and employ mathematical applications in everyday life. They will compare and contrast the world they know today with the past." Good

ADVERTISING AND KID’S NUTRITION – A WEBQUEST
http://www.mrsvaughnsweb.com/breakfastquest.html
A webquest for upper elementary students on breakfast foods. "Mission:  You have been chosen to participate on a panel to design and implement a new advertising campaign for healthy kids' breakfast foods.  Your job is to research popular breakfast foods, and the tactics used by the companies who produce them to sell them to kids.  Before you can design your campaign, though, you need to learn a little about the importance of breakfast, what makes a breakfast nutritious, and how companies use advertising to sell their products to kids." Excellent

EATING HEALTHY ON THE RUN – WEBQUEST
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~jkbell/Webquest/eatinghealthy.htm
A webquest for grades 9-12 on eating healthy. "This webquest is designed to help students understand what a healthy diet is. Students will research basic nutritional information and answer questions regarding dietary guidelines, food groups, nutrients, calories, and serving sizes. Students will also complete a three-day dietary analysis using Excel. Students will then analyze their dietary analysis with a partner. They will then choose one day of their dietary analysis and make changes so that that day follows the recommended daily allowances (RDA). Students will then plan three healthy meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from three fast food restaurants with their partner. Lastly, they will present their three fast food meals in class." Excellent

FIVE FOOD GROUPS EACH DAY THE HEALTHY WAY! – WEBQUEST
http://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/teares/it/webquests/HealthyFood/index.html
A webquest for elementary students on the five food groups. "Your group has been hired by the Healthy Food Five-A-Day Company to work on their "Five food groups a day keeps us going strong in every way!" campaign and develop a nutritious menu that children your age would enjoy. You will need to search different sites to learn more about the five food groups and the nutrients they provide. Then as a team of healthy eating experts, your group is challenged to win the war against poor food choices by creating an ad to promote healthy eating. Your ultimate goal is to motivate them to improve their eating habits." Note: We found one broken link on this site. Excellent

FOOD FLIGHT CAFÉ – WEBQUEST
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/high/Vocational/FoodFlightCafe/FOOD%20FLIGHT%20CAFE.htm
A webquest for middle/junior high students on food choices. "Almost every student in school has been complaining about the school's cafeteria food. Some say the food is too fattening, too bland, or there just are not a lot of choices. As a student who is involved in sports and other extra-curricular activities, you know it is important to have plenty of energy and eat right. Of course you want to look good too. What you want to find out is which foods are good for you and how you can get the school cafeteria to offer some better food choices." Note: We found one broken link on this site. Excellent

FOOD QUEST FOR HEALTH – WEBQUEST           
http://www.cyberbee.com/foodquest.html
A webquest on nutrition for upper elementary/middle school students. Excellent

GE FOODS (GENETICALLY ENGINEERED) – FRIEND OR FOE? – WEBQUEST
http://home.earthlink.net/~spcemonk/webquest.html
Foods are now being genetically engineered to increase certain nutrients, reduce fat and calories and much more. Many people feel that genetically engineered foods are dangerous. Student teams will examine the issues and report at the World Food Conference. Very detailed. Excellent

GLOBAL FOOD TREK – WEBQUEST
http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq105/
A webquest for grades 3-5 on the foods of other cultures. "You and  four  globe-trotting companions have been assigned to tour five countries in the world to learn about each culture, specifically noting  the customs and  the cuisine associated with each nation.  Each one of you will contribute to this endeavor by reporting on certain facts that you discover on your journey.  After all of the information has been gathered, using both online and offline resources, the trekking team will create a Web page to share with your sedentary friends  back in the United States.  So, grab your gear and a comfortable  pair of hiking boots and, we’re off!" Excellent

THE GREAT GOOD FOOD CAPER – WEBQUEST
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/ssmippolito/home.html
A webquest for grades 1-2 on food and nutrition. "Divide into groups of 3 or 4 and learn about one of the food groups-fruit, vegetable, dairy, meat and bread group. Click here: to find out more about the food groups.  A. Name your food group.  B. Should we eat food from that food group?  Why or Why not?  C. How many servings of food should we eat from the food group? D. Which are your favorite foods from this food group? What nutrients does it have for the body?  1. After you have collected enough information about your food group,  decide which 3 to 5 foods from your food group you think the thief stole out of Healthy Harry's refrigerator.  2. For each of the foods that you chose, decide how much Harry should have in his refrigerator to eat for one day. 3. Create a poster that shows what you have learned about your food group.  Be creative! ( Maybe the thief saw a poster like yours and that's why he took good food from Healthy Harry's refrigerator.) Sell your food! 4. Present your poster for your classmates to show what you have learned about your food group." Excellent

LET’S EAT, TO LIVE! – WEBQUEST                    
http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/mbjh/webpages/pe/laughlin/wqmain.html
A webquest for middle school students on a healthy diet. "Congratulations! You have been hired by a National Public Relations Firm, Lifequal, that specializes in improving and maintaining quality lifestyles.  Your clients include many celebrities and sports figures, who need your expertise to insure that they stay healthy and present a positive image. As an employee of this firm, you will be responsible for meeting with your celebrity/sports figure and establish nutrition/exercise guidelines. Many celebrities need this information because their schedules are so full. They, like many Americans, are on a tight time frame and they tend to eat junk foods and they do not make time to exercise. During your first week on the job, you will be required to make a report on the status of your healthy lifestyle choices. This report will include the following: a list of the  foods you presently eat, 7 day eating plan  (discuss/share ideas with your co-workers on improving your food choices for well balanced and nutritious meals), and make a presentation to staff so you can better communicate to your client that you too live the positive and healthy lifestyle. You must project the image that the client expects."  Excellent

MRS. BLYTHE’S NUTRITION WEBQUEST
http://teacherweb.com/In/Parkview/wqsblythe/
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students in which students must choose items for a nutritious dinner. "Your task, as a group of 4, is to determine what to prepare for your mom's nutritious dinner. Your group will design a brochure or create a TV commercial promoting the product your group selects. The nutrition labels will help you analyze which product is the healthiest choice. Since you will want mom to know just how healthy her meal is, the brochure or TV ad will explain this. After looking in the pantry, you find 4 items to evaluate; a box of Easy Mac, a can of Spaghetti O's, a can of Campbell's Vegetable Soup, and a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew. Which is most nutritious?" Excellent

NUTRITION: THE QUEST FOR BETTER HEALTH – WEBQUEST
http://collier.k12.fl.us/WebLessons/WebQuest/Nutrition/
A webquest for kindergarten students on nutrition. "Help! A group of aliens from another planet on an exploration mission have landed on Earth! Thank goodness they’re friendly, but there is one problem. They are eating foods they’ve never had before, mostly junk food. They’re especially crazy about Milky Way and Mars candy bars. They know nothing about nutrition and are very unhealthy. Your help is needed to teach these alien beings how to eat better and get healthy so that they can return to their home planet of Munch." Excellent

NUTRITION WEBQUEST
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/Taylor/index.htm
A webquest on nutrition for junior/senior high students. "Please make sure that you complete each of the following tasks; *Find out how much food you should eat from each food category each day. *Analyze a typical day's diet to see how close it comes to the Recommended Daily Allowances. *Read one of the Nutrition articles and write a summary on what you read and how it relates to you." Excellent

NUTRITION WEBQUEST: ANALYZING DIFFERENT NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/ahhs/academics/Conboy/webquest/webquest.htm
A webquest for senior high students on nutrition. "Proper nutrition is as vital to the human body as gasoline is to an automobile. However, today’s society is becoming an expanding waistline of poor nutrition caused by Fast Food, Supplements, Fad Diets, and Published Misinformation. It is important to know the basics of good nutrition but even more vital to apply this information to the decisions we make regarding what we eat. It is true that "You are what you eat" even if most of the bad stuff happens on the inside. As students of nutrition you will be applying your knowledge to give dietary advice to clients with specific situations. Hopefully, this experience will enable you to examine your own nutrition habits and begin to make changes towards a healthier diet." Students must find their own websites to get the information. Excellent

NUTS ABOUT NUTRITION – WEBQUEST                        
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/aperhamus/WQ/
A webquest on nutrition for elementary students. "Your task is to create a practical eating plan for your whole family. You realize this won't be easy, but once it has been accomplished, you will all be much happier. There is a lot of work to be done before you can create the plan. You will have to find out what nutrients are most important and why. Which foods contain them? How much of these foods should you eat? If you don't change your eating habits, what will happen to your family's health? What food does your family like and dislike? What is your family food budget? How much time does your family have to prepare meals? After gathering this information, you will need to create a practical eating guide for your family to follow. In order to be better motivated, you will all need to understand why this guide is better than your old habits." Excellent

PHYTOCHEMICALS AND A HEALTHY DIET – WEBQUEST                
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/content/phytochemicals.shtml
A webquest on healthy foods for junior/senior high students. "Your job in this WebQuest is to learn all about the phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables, and the benefits of eating these foods as part of a balanced diet. You will discover what phytochemicals have been studied scientifically, and what these research studies have discovered. You will learn about the different phytochemicals that can be found in natural foods, and the health benefits of each type. You will fill in a table in which ten different foods or groups of foods are listed. For each food or group of food, you will list the important phytochemical(s) each contains, and the health benefits of eating that food. Finally, you will answer a few questions about phytochemicals to demonstrate what you have learned in your Internet research." Excellent

SEND ZOINK HOME – WEBQUEST
http://192.107.108.56/portfolios/c/chazan_e/Webquest/introductionupdate1.htm
A webquest for 3^rd grade students on nutrition. "I am a third grade student in New Jersey and I need your help! I came home yesterday and found a small, scared, green creature who reminded me of a Dr. Seuss character crying in my kitchen. Zoink told me he had no idea what to eat, and he is not allowed to return to his planet until he solves this problem.  The only way to accomplish this is to plan and create a 5-day balanced menu, so Zoink can go home. Please help Zoink!" Excellent

SPORTS AND NUTRITION: A WINNING TEAM – WEBQUEST
http://www.enter.net/~musselman/page22.html
A webquest on sports nutrition for senior high students. "The coach has asked you to present a 15-minute informational session on sports nutrition to one of the sports teams at school. Your challenge will be to translate nutritional knowledge to the athletes so they can get energy, fluids, and other nutrients in the right amounts at the right time to boost their performance and maintain optimal health. This will be a difficult challenge since actual nutrient requirements are influenced by sport, body size and composition, gender, exercise intensity and duration, age, temperature and humidity, conditioning level, altitude and individual differences. You’ll need to present practical ideas that high school students will follow through with. Most of the research and information you will find is for college and professional athletes. It will be your job to identify the specific needs of the high school athlete and design your presentation to fit their needs." Excellent