Nutrition

The unit on lipids is a vital component of teaching nutrition. As one of the 3 major macronutrients and the one that is closely tied to many medical conditions and diseases, it stands to hold significant importance. This unit is very large, but I...

The unit on carbohydrates is a vital component of teaching nutrition. As one of the 3 major macronutrients and the one that is closely tied to many medical conditions and diseases, it stands to hold significant importance. This unit is very large, but...

I created this unit to cover the anatomy and functions of the digestive system. Topics covered includes: function of the digestive system, phases of the digestive system, common digestive enzymes and hormones, organs of the GI tract and accessory...

This activity was created to review the main structures and functions of the Digestive System. The game is set up to play either using printable materials (everything included) or using Google Forms. Students will use a diagram of the Digestive...

This download includes both a learning and interactive worksheet as well as a lab. The worksheet will have students investigate the physiology of taste including the anatomy of the tongue/taste buds, the chemical properties of taste, myths about taste...

This collection of materials covers the basics of designing an eating plan for healthy populations. It teaches students to calculate a daily calorie goal and then utilize the USDA Dietary Guidelines to create an eating plan for a normal healthy...

This fun game will test your students knowledge on the names of fruits and vegetables while also determining if they can identify a popular fast food logo that has been distorted.  Great ice breaker for nutrition lessons that will certainly elicit...

In this lesson, students will examine the relationship Nutrition has with health- both good and bad. The download includes the following topics: The role of macro/micronutrients Malnutrition (both over an under consumption) Diseases related to...

Used as a stand-alone or a part of your lesson on "Nutrition", this game allows students to take a guess on the calorie content of various products! Download includes: PowerPoint Game "A" and "B" signs Video Instructions This activity is a part...

Understanding food product labeling can be complicated, but vitally important in the understanding of nutrition. This lesson includes the following topics: FDA regulated food claims Reading and interpreting a food label Understanding Ingredient...

Not sure where to start when teaching Nutrition? I am a firm believer that it is important to start with the basics. This download will dive into those foundations that will help students understand the complicated science of Nutrition. Includes topics...

This Powerpoint game is a fun way to provide interesting food/nutrition related facts and is a great hook for your unit or class on nutrition. The download includes: Powerpoint Game (12 fact or fiction questions) Instructions for the teacher "Fact"...