Health Class Project: Food and Nutrition

Students will use an understanding of the elements of good nutrition to plan appropriate diets for themselves and others.  This project is a hands-on activity that has students use the decision-making process and their knowledge of nutrition, including the dietary guidelines and food pyramid, to plan a week’s worth of low cost menus.

Related NY State Academic Standards: ARTS.D.C.2.1.MS.E, CDOS.C.3b.ET.1.A.SW, CDOS.C.3b.HP.9.A.SW, and more!

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