FossWeb Food and Nutrition Module:

 

 

 

CyberDiet

CyberDiet is a helpful website. They have a kid's section where students can take quizzes and figure out their BMI and calorie and fat intake. They can also look at the calories and other facts about any fast food restaurant. Originally posted on the Educator's Bulletin Board

 

 

 

 

Dole 5-A-Day Website

This site from Dole includes information about food and nutrition for both students and teachers. Older students will appreciate the Fruit & Vegetable Encyclopedia, plus the recipe section.

 

 

 

 

How Stuff Works

You eat everyday . . . now learn why you do it!

 

 

 

 

Kids Food Cyber Club

Find out how your plate rates, information about the food pyramid, links to other resources, and more at this site about food and nutrition.

 

 

 

 

Nutrition Explorations

This site includes information about food and nutrition, from the reasons for why we eat so much to how are bodies use the various nutrients. Also, includes a Teacher Resource section. Some of the information gets into the molecular properties of the various components of food, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Lots of nutrition information for the whole family.

 

 

 

 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Get information about the latest government policies concerning nutrition and dietary guidelines. Includes an image of the Food Pyramid.