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Food Resources
Food Glossary: Foods, cooking terms defined

Food Resource Index: Links to photographs and information about every kind of food

The Food Museum: Examines what in the world we eat and how we eat it, where it came from, how it has evolved, what its impact is on culture, what its future may be

Food Resources: Foods, culinary television shows, nutritional resources


Nutrition Resources
Cool Food for Kidz: Includes tips on eating out, safe food tips, food labels, nutrition facts MORE

Eat 5 a Day: Learn how to meet the 5 A Day goal, based on the National Cancer Institute's recommendation to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day as part of a diet high in fiber and low in fat to help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases.

Eat Smart: Click on any food group in the food pyramid to see detailed information; nutrtition games, calcium calculator, newsletter

Ear Twiggles: Learn about healthy food with EarTwiggle's coloring pages, activities and games. Be creative and have fun while learning about healthy foods!

Figuring Out Food Labels: Written for kids to help them learn about health labels on foods

Fast Food Facts: Fast food facts about the food served at your favorite fast food restaurant

Just for Kids--Chow Club: Nutrition info; facts about foods

Kids and Nutrition: Dozens of links provide fun, and information about nutrition

Kids' World Nutrition: A scientific view of nutrition for kids that includes a Food Pyramid, an explanation of the information provided on nutritional labels, and a nutrition quiz; additional nutrition information and links to other online resources

Nutrition Cafe: A real gem; Choose from three interactive games that allow you to display your knowledge of the food pyramid, nutrients, and meal planning in an enjoyable way

Nutrition Camp at Kellogg's: Fun Activities which teach nutrition facts

Nutrition Explorations for Kids: Learn about healthy eating habits.with the theme of Eating Smart and Growing Strong, the site provides fun and easy activities, related links and other resources

Nutrition Links: Lots of links to information about nutrition

Nutrition Navigator: A guide to nutrition and health information on the Internet

Ten Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

USDA for KIDS: Links from this U.S. Department of Agriculture site help kids(and adults) get information about everything from the food guide pyramid, to preventing food born illness, to farmer's market, to team nutrition, and more


Eating Right

Eat Right America: Nutritional information and resources; links to nutritional information sources

Healthy Refrigerator: Upper Elementary site covering healthy attitudes about Food and Nutrition with a special emphasis on cardiovascular health


Dairy

Dairy Nutrition Council Website: Dairy Nutrition Resources

Moo Milk: Brings the best of the dairy industry; Learn more about dairy farms and products.


Fast Foods

Fast Food Facts: Interactive food finder, nutritional facts about the fast food you eat (most fast food restaurants and products listed) - SEARCHABLE by keyword

Fast Food Facts: Interactive Food Finder: Search your favorite fast food restaurants for nutrition information of your favorite food - SEARCHABLE by keyword


Fat in Foods
Fats: Important facts and information about fat in your diet
Food Pyramid

Food Guide Pyramid: Facts and information about each food group

Food Pyramid: A brief discussion of each food group

Food Pyramid: Important facts and information

Food Guide Pyramid Quiz: Find out what you know about the Food Guide by taking this quiz.

Food Zone: Nutrition

My Pyramid My Pyramid:One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat follow the steps given!



Fruits

Dole Foods 5-A-Day: Nutrition information for young students; fruit newsroom; fun stuff with recipes; material on the food pyramid

Health A to Z: The search engine for health and medicine; search for articles about specific nutrition topics


Fats, Minerals, Proteins, Sugar, and Vitamins

How Vitamins Work:Definition of vitamins and a listing of what each vitamin is good for

Importance of Minerals in Your Diet

Learn about Proteins: Nutrition facts for students

Learn about Fats: Nutrition facts for students

Proteins: Important facts and information about protein in your diet

Sugar: Important facts and information about sugar in your diet

Importance of Vitamins in Your Diet

Vitamin and Mineral Chart : Lists vitamins and minerals, their food sources, benefits and risks


Vegetables

Veggies Unite: A guide to healthy vegetarian/vegan Living


 

Reference Sites to Help in Your Research

1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z

Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE


...food is fuel for a human's body because it provides the energy necessary for doing the things we have to do?
...if you want to keep your body healthy, you must take in vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, sugars, and starches from the 6 food groups?
...vitamins are important in your diet because they help your body change food into energy?
...calories are measurements of the amount of energy provided by a certain food?
...people become overweight when they take in more calories than they use in their daily activities?
...the average teenager eats 1,817 pounds of food per year?
...the most important historical dinner was in 1621, when the Pilgrims invited 92 Indians to a Thanksgiving feast?
...the first Thanksgiving feast was actually a breakfast?
...at the first Thanksgiving meal, the Indians brought turkeys, pumpkins, corn, and cranberries? The Pilgrims served boiled eel, lobster, roast pigeon, and stuffed cod.

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