nutrition education
gmsd
Nutrition Is For Everyone:
Proper nutrition in the school age years can reinforce lifelong eating habits that contribute to a student's overall well-being. This will help them to grow and learn to their fullest potential... And then go on to lead a long healthy life.
Nutrition For Students Is Fun!
Your body needs nutritious foods to grow and stay healthy, so make sure you take care of your body by eating the right food and getting plenty of exercise. Whether you are grabbing breakfast before school or choosing a snack after sports practice, now is time to start learning to make healthy choices. Your body and brain need healthy fuel to perform, to learn, to grow, and to ward off illness and disease. You will look better, feel better and do better in school and at play.
Develop the healthy eating habits today that will last a lifetime. Eat a balanced diet from each of the 5 food groups everyday... Grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat & beans... And go light on the junk!
Proper nutrition in the school age years can reinforce lifelong eating habits that contribute to a student's overall well-being. This will help them to grow and learn to their fullest potential... And then go on to lead a long healthy life.
Nutrition For Students Is Fun!
Your body needs nutritious foods to grow and stay healthy, so make sure you take care of your body by eating the right food and getting plenty of exercise. Whether you are grabbing breakfast before school or choosing a snack after sports practice, now is time to start learning to make healthy choices. Your body and brain need healthy fuel to perform, to learn, to grow, and to ward off illness and disease. You will look better, feel better and do better in school and at play.
Develop the healthy eating habits today that will last a lifetime. Eat a balanced diet from each of the 5 food groups everyday... Grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat & beans... And go light on the junk!
help yourself to good nutrition (9-12)
michigan model curriculum
| Help Yourself To Good Nutrition (9-12) Michigan Model |
Test Your Skill at these Fun Nutrition and Fitness Games:
smart mouth
dining decisions |
milky mix-up
i "Heard" Hurdle racing |
moomory
nutrition quiz game |
mission nutrition
rainforest frenzy |
Nutrition For Teachers
Students must be healthy to learn...
but they also need to learn to be healthy.
We encourage and support health and nutrition education in the classroom. Teaching nutrition to students will help them to grow and learn to their fullest potential and we believe it is the key to promoting lifelong health and wellness. Nutrition education establishes the basic skills for making healthy eating and lifestyle choices that will carry them into adulthood. Our school’s breakfast and lunch programs help students to establish the healthy eating habits that they need to grow, learn and play. School lunches contain 1/3 of the recommended daily nutrient allowance and school meals include nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium rich low fat milk.
Students must be healthy to learn...
but they also need to learn to be healthy.
We encourage and support health and nutrition education in the classroom. Teaching nutrition to students will help them to grow and learn to their fullest potential and we believe it is the key to promoting lifelong health and wellness. Nutrition education establishes the basic skills for making healthy eating and lifestyle choices that will carry them into adulthood. Our school’s breakfast and lunch programs help students to establish the healthy eating habits that they need to grow, learn and play. School lunches contain 1/3 of the recommended daily nutrient allowance and school meals include nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium rich low fat milk.
Nutrition Resource Materials for the Classroom
guide to good eating
tips for teachers- p.a.
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mind and body-50
superkids nutrition
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activities for pre-k and kindergarten
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grades 1-2
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grades 3-4
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grades 5-6
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grades 7-8
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super kids my plate resources
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Nutrition For Parents
Did you know...this generation of young people is the first that is forecast to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents? 1 in 3 or 4 children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime. The prevalence of overweight kids among 6 to 11 year olds has doubled in the past 20 years and tripled for teens.
What are we doing about it? Our district participates in the national school lunch program, following strict national and state nutrition guidelines, and provides nutritious lunches that contain one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of nutrients. Our district adheres to the recommended USDA dietary guidelines from MyPlate. This new food guide focuses on nutrition and fitness, because the two go hand in hand. It is designed to help kids and parents to not only understand the guidelines but to also provide practical advice on how to provide healthy and balanced diet. Recommendations are tailored for kids based on age, gender, and exercise habits. And, our district has also developed a comprehensive school wellness policy and upholds the USDA's federally mandated nutritional value requirements, which defines the nutrition guidelines for school meals.
For parents, this program offers a convenient method of providing a nutritionally balanced lunch at the lowest possible price. For schools, the program enhances children's learning abilities by contributing to their physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown that children whose nutritional needs are met have fewer attendance and discipline problems and are more attentive in class.
Be a Role Model. Take an active role in encouraging your kids eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Encourage your kids to get at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise each day (30 minutes for adults). Family meals are a great time for parents to connect and share the details of the day. Plus, kids who eat regularly with their families are less likely to snack on unhealthful foods. Try to eat meals together as a family at least 3 times per week.
We strive to serve appealing, tasty, and nutritious meals in a pleasant atmosphere at an affordable cost. The statement, "you cannot teach a hungry child," is our incentive to meet the nutritional needs for our students. Students are encouraged to try new foods and use the cafeteria as a learning laboratory for making nutritious choices. Balance, moderation, and variety are the keys to healthier eating. If we can instill this into our children today, we will have healthier adults in the future.
Did you know...this generation of young people is the first that is forecast to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents? 1 in 3 or 4 children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime. The prevalence of overweight kids among 6 to 11 year olds has doubled in the past 20 years and tripled for teens.
What are we doing about it? Our district participates in the national school lunch program, following strict national and state nutrition guidelines, and provides nutritious lunches that contain one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of nutrients. Our district adheres to the recommended USDA dietary guidelines from MyPlate. This new food guide focuses on nutrition and fitness, because the two go hand in hand. It is designed to help kids and parents to not only understand the guidelines but to also provide practical advice on how to provide healthy and balanced diet. Recommendations are tailored for kids based on age, gender, and exercise habits. And, our district has also developed a comprehensive school wellness policy and upholds the USDA's federally mandated nutritional value requirements, which defines the nutrition guidelines for school meals.
For parents, this program offers a convenient method of providing a nutritionally balanced lunch at the lowest possible price. For schools, the program enhances children's learning abilities by contributing to their physical and mental well-being. Studies have shown that children whose nutritional needs are met have fewer attendance and discipline problems and are more attentive in class.
Be a Role Model. Take an active role in encouraging your kids eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Encourage your kids to get at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise each day (30 minutes for adults). Family meals are a great time for parents to connect and share the details of the day. Plus, kids who eat regularly with their families are less likely to snack on unhealthful foods. Try to eat meals together as a family at least 3 times per week.
We strive to serve appealing, tasty, and nutritious meals in a pleasant atmosphere at an affordable cost. The statement, "you cannot teach a hungry child," is our incentive to meet the nutritional needs for our students. Students are encouraged to try new foods and use the cafeteria as a learning laboratory for making nutritious choices. Balance, moderation, and variety are the keys to healthier eating. If we can instill this into our children today, we will have healthier adults in the future.
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Smart SnacksAll foods and beverages sold at school during the school day must meet nutrition standards established from the Smart Snacks law. The Smart Snacks in School regulation applies to foods sold (a la carte, in the school store, and vending machines) on campus during the school day. The school day refers to the period from the midnight before to thirty minutes after the end of the official school day.
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Is this Food Product Smart Snacks Compliant?Try this SMART Snacks Product Calculator to find out: https://foodplanner.healthiergeneration.org/calculator/
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Healthy Ideas for School Fundraisers and Celebrations Involving Food
Healthy Celebration ideas.pdf
Healthy Options and Birthday Celebration Ideas from Rosa Parks Edison Kindergarten
Healthy Snack and Beverage Ideas.pdf
Healthy Options and Birthday Celebration Ideas from Rosa Parks Edison Kindergarten
Healthy Snack and Beverage Ideas.pdf
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!
Jr. Master Garden
Junior Master GardenerGrowing good kids by igniting a passion for learning, success, and service through a unique gardening education.The Junior Master Gardener program is an international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension network. JMG engages children in novel, “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.JMG also inspires youths to be of service to others through service learning and leadership development projects, and rewards them with certification and recognition.
Children can get involved in exploring their world through meaningful activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride and responsibility, and community involvement. Youth involved in the program develop critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify community concerns and take action to address them through individual group projects.
Children can get involved in exploring their world through meaningful activities that encourage leadership development, personal pride and responsibility, and community involvement. Youth involved in the program develop critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify community concerns and take action to address them through individual group projects.
Nutrition Nuggets
*Great resources from Washington County
Table Time
A+ Breakfast
Snacks
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Best Recipes
Smart Choice
Have a Ball
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Give Chance
winter Breaks
Grains
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Calcium
Eat and Learn
Outings
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Food & Fitness
*Great resources from Washington County
Proc. Foods
summer Outings
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Meal Prep
Fast & Healthy
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Portion Size
Try New Foods
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Know-How
Healthy Habits
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fast food mania
~A phys ed express original~
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farm to school resources
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nutrition education
healthy riddles
| Nutrition Education: Healthy Riddles |
fitness, food & art
nutrition for Kids
games & Lessons
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This great website has tremendous resources that can help engage and instruct students on nutrition education. The following topics can be found here:
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nutrition activities
brian kessler
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| Menu Project |
