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Overweight and obesity are leading health concerns among our nation’s children, but students and families are receiving very little education on nutrition and physical activity. This page provides fun and engaging presentations, lesson plans, interactive learning and recipes for students and families that will give them guidance on how to make healthier lifestyle choices. All lessons are created from evidence-based sources by registered dietitian nutritionist and support Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards. Use these lessons to spread the word about the benefits of nutrition and physical activity so that students and families can make better, informed decisions about living healthier lives!
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Curricula
This tabs below provide fun and engaging presentations, lesson plans, and activities for students that will give them guidance on how to make healthier lifestyle choices. All lessons are created from evidence-based sources and support Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards. Use these lessons to spread the word about the benefits of nutrition and physical activity so that students can make better, informed decisions about living healthier lives!
Choose MyPlate!Choose MyPlate! focuses on the five food groups, why it's important to "eat a rainbow" of fruits and vegetables, and how staying active keeps our bodies healthy. |
Let's Eat a Rainbow!Let's Eat a Rainbow! concentrates on our favorite fruits and vegetables, why we should eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, and where all these colorful foods are grown.
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The ABCs of Fruits and VeggiesThe ABCs of Fruits and Veggies is a fun, colorful way to teach the letters of the alphabet! Discover interesting facts about each one and go on a fruit and vegetable adventure at the end! |
Do Your Dairy!Do Your Dairy! talks about what foods fit into the Dairy Group, why these foods help our body, and the bone-benefits of physical activity. |
G is for Grains!G is for Grains! talks about the Grains Group and what foods belong in the category. MyPlate and the benefits of grains are also discussed. |
Take-Home Handouts for the FamilyHealthy habits can also begin at home. Listed below are handouts for students to take home and share with their family. These handouts are taken from the USDA's "10 Tips Nutrition Education Series" and reflect the messages presented in the lessons. Available in English and Español below:
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Choose MyPlate!Choose MyPlate! focuses on the five food groups, why it’s important to "eat a rainbow" of fruits and vegetables, and how staying active keeps our bodies healthy. This lesson also discusses where our food comes from and the difference between whole versus processed foods. |
Fruit and Vegetables Make Me Smile!Fruit and Vegetables Make Me Smile! talks about the different fruits and vegetables and the many forms in which they come. It introduces Vitamins A and C, the digestive system, and how much fruits and vegetables kids need to stay healthy. The lesson ends with details on where these foods grow. |
Do Your Dairy!Do Your Dairy! visits the different foods found in the Dairy Group and where these foods come from. The lesson introduces the nutrients Calcium and Vitamin D and why these nutrients are good for us. Lactose intolerance and other ways to get these key nutrients are discussed. The concept of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods is explained. The lesson is concluded by addressing activities that help build our bones. |
Take-Home Handouts for the FamilyHealthy habits can also begin at home. Listed below are handouts for students to take home and share with their family. These handouts are taken from the USDA’s "10 Tips Nutrition Education Series" and reflect the messages presented in the lessons. Available in English and Español below:
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Choose MyPlate!Choose MyPlate! focuses on the five food groups and why each group is important for our health. The concept of whole grains is discussed. The lesson is concluded with key messages that help us to lead a healthy lifestyle. |
Do Your Dairy!Do Your Dairy! visits the different foods found in the Dairy Group and where these foods come from. The lesson introduces the nutrients Calcium and Vitamin D and why these nutrients are good for us. Lactose intolerance and other ways to get these key nutrients are discussed. The concept of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods is explained. The lesson is concluded by addressing activities that help build our bones. |
Take-Home Handouts for the FamilyHealthy habits can also begin at home. Listed below are handouts for students to take home and share with their family. These handouts are taken from the USDA's "10 Tips Nutrition Education Series" and reflect the messages presented in the lessons. Available in English and Español below:
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