Anatomy of the pyramid describes how the new food pyramid symbol can be used to teach MyPyramid's key concepts(.pdf format).
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Community institutions play an important role in influencing children's attitudes and behaviors about food and nutrition. They also play a critical role in Team Nutrition, linking schools and communities by participating directly in local Team Nutrition activities and reinforcing Team Nutrition's healthy eating and physical activity messages. Already, more than 300 organizations are Team Nutrition Supporters.
Make copies of the Fit Kid Activity Chart and help promote 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
Why Teach Nutrition? from Nutrition Explorations
Go behind the glitz to take down the "hype" behind snack foods with:
Lesson Plans:
- An Apple a day (2-4)
- Center for Environmental Education Online Curriculum Library provides various units about food and sustainability.
