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University of California
Cooperative Extension
Placer/Nevada Counties
11477 E Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-7350
Nutrition To Grow On
Nutrition to Grow On is a garden-enhanced nutrition education curriculum for upper elementary school children (4th and 5th graders). The primary goal is to provide children with the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthful dietary choices while they gain a greater understanding of the land that provides us with food. The lessons are designed to be fun, easy to implement, integrative and adaptable to any educational situation.
Objectives:
- Teach upper elementary children the importance of making healthful food choices and the way in which to do so.
- Improve children’s preferences for fruits and vegetables by giving children an opportunity to work with the land and grow their own produce.
Lessons:
Lesson 1: Nutrition and Gardening
Lesson 2: Nutrients We Need
Lesson 3: MyPlate
Lesson 4: Food Math
Lesson 5: Food Labels
Lesson 6: Get Physically Active
Lesson 7: Goal Setting
Lesson 8: Consumerism
Lesson 9: Making Healthful Snacks
Appendices: provide written quizzes, web sites, and a list of companies and organizations that promote nutrition education.
Curriculum not available for sale through our office.