What does the Nutrition System say?

• Be physically active every day

• Eat from some food groups as opposed to others

•Choose healthier foods from each group

• Eat from each color every day

• Make choices that are right for YOU

• TAKE ONE STEP AT A TIME!

Why is the Nutrition System important?

It is important for children at a young age to learn good eating habits. Nutrition needs to be a main focus in our school systems, because nutritional knowledge helps prevent from obesity and other health related issues such as diabetes and celiac disease.

• Making information fun by creating their own pyramids

• Presentation with examples as major project

• Small explanation of a section in the pyramid, food product, exercise routine every day

Teaching Strategies

Student Goals

• Confidence in order to make healthy decisions outside of the classroom

• Knowledge to share with families

• Understanding of how food affects our bodies in the long run

References

• http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/mypyramidcloselook.html