The links in this category include resources to teach students of all ages about various nutrition science topics.
Nutrition Science
Link | Description |
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Connect: The Cafeteria to the Classroom | Consists of eight simple lessons. Each lesson can be used by school nutrition professionals, teachers, and chefs to instruct children in kindergarten through fifth grade in a variety of settings. |
Glitter Germs | A simple but effective lesson designed to teach young children about proper hand washing. |
Harvard Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate | PDF downloads of Harvard's Kid's Healthy Eating Plate - a visual guide to help educate and encourage children to eat well and keep moving. |
Help Your Kids Eat Healthy at Home | Two-page nutrition education sheet for parents with tips on healthy eating, label reading, and serving sizes for each food group. |
Nutrition to Grow On – Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education | An innovative curriculum with nine lessons for grades 4-6 that offers teachers a direct link between the garden and nutrition education. Each lesson is linked to a garden activity. |
Utah Education Network: Knife Skills with Application and Lab Foods II | Lesson plan that covers the basic knife cuts and knife skills. Practice assignments and a lab are included. |