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Teaching Nutrition: Recipes, Resources for Teachers

Education World has gathered five resources teachers can use to explore easy recipes with students and teach them about nutrition basics.

 

  1. MedicineNet: This site offers an informative article on National Nutrition Month including slide shows, photos, a diet and nutrition quiz, and more. 
  2. SparkPE: Access a number of easy recipes, like an Apple Almond Salad. It also includes a list of taste and learn activities with each recipe: 

Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves: 8 servings or 32 (½ cup serving) tasting samples

  • 1 cup non-fat, bottled raspberry vinaigrette
  • 8 small apples, diced
  • 1 cup Craisins® or other dried fruit bits
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 8 cups bagged, pre-cut mixed greens

Directions:

  1. In advance, rinse and drain the apples and mixed greens.
  2. In a large salad bowl, add the ingredients and toss gently.
  3. Serve ½ cup tasting samples on small plates with a fork.
  4. Clean work area and utensils with warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water.

Per full-size serving (1 3/4 cups): 221 Calories, 5.2g Pro, 5.9g Fat, 24% Calories from Fat Recipe Source: (Modified) Education.com-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed 6/11.

Taste and Learn Activity Materials: MyPlate symbol

  1. Fill half of a standard size meal plate with salad and explain it represents the fruits and veggies of the MyPlate symbol.
  2.  Discuss how eating that amount at meals helps kids get their suggested daily servings of fiber.
  3. Ask kids to think of the fruits/veggies they ate yesterday.
  4. Did the amount they ate fill half a plate? Have them draw a representation of their plate.
  5. Ask kids to create a menu using the recipe and the other MyPlate food groups (grains, protein and dairy).
  6. Have them create a grocery list for their menu.

 

  1. USDA: This website provides teachers with a number of Nutrition Month resources including lesson plans, websites, and more. 
  2. International Business Times: This article offers ideas for healthy eating habits, recipes and tips that teachers can share with their students about keeping a balanced diet. 
  3. Food and Health: This website has a number of activities, recipes, tips, resources, and more. 

 

Article by Kassondra Granata, Education World Contributor