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NUTRITION

NUTRITION. 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!.

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NUTRITION

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  1. NUTRITION

  2. 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!

  3. 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.

  4. Teaching Strategies • 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

  5. 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

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

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