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Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Education World celebrates National Nutrition Month with a batch of great resources for teachers who mix healthful nutrition into their classroom instruction!
- Nutrition on the Net -- Healthful Activities for Every Grade!
If your students think nutrition is a dull topic, they haven't gotten the full story on food from the resources of the Internet. Many wonderful sites explain the benefits of eating well, the power of the food guide pyramid, and the history of food.
- Canteloupe Instead of Cupcakes? Believe It!
"Nutrition can't be a unit; it has to be ongoing." Those are the words of Sabina M. Mosso, who teaches preschoolers and kindergartners at Anna Boyd Child Development Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The Dole Food Company has recognized Mosso's outstanding efforts to improve student nutrition, both in her school, and in other school districts in her state. Mosso knew she had won a huge victory when one of her students showed up on his birthday with a fruit tray instead of cupcakes! Included: Mosso's tips for improving student nutrition in your school and online nutrition resources too!
- A Feast of Nutrition Ideas on the Internet!
If you're looking for "fresh" ideas to squeeze into your classroom nutrition lessons, you'll find a "feast" of ideas on the Internet!
- Serve Up Classroom Nutrition Activities
Serve up a well-balanced nutrition unit! A "bunch" of activities to pick from!
- Great Sites For Teaching About Nutrition
Internet educator Walter McKenzie highlights the best of the best online resources for teaching about nutrition
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