Personalizing the food pyramid.

From: Journal of School Health | Date: November 1, 1996| Author: Allen, Donna | Copyright information

Secondary school students may be taught to analyze their eating habits according to the Food Guide Pyramid. Students should record what they eat for two days in a food journal. At school, they can work in small groups with colored markers to analyze into what part of the food pyramid each food choice falls. Teachers can help students make changes in their diet by discussing examples of substitutions.

Topic

Nutrition Education

Lesson Objective

To...

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