Lesson Overview
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define nutritious, sodium, healthy foods, snacks, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity.
2. Read a Nutrition Fact Label.
3. Describe the health benefits of limiting salt consumption.
Essential Question
What do you have for snack today? Do you think it is high in salt?
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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
Kindergarten, 1, 2
1. Eating healthier and feeling better using the Nutrition Facts Label
2. Nutrient Search
3. Is Your Food A Healthy Choice?
4. Salt and Sodium
5. Sodium Word Search
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- N-K.1.2 Define the terms healthy foods.
- N-1.1.2 Explain the importance of choosing healthy foods and beverages, including water.
- N-1.6.1 Set a goal to consume healthy foods and beverages, including water.
- 7.N-K.7.1 Demonstrate the ability to select healthy foods.
- N-2.7.1 Demonstrate healthy food and beverage choices for meals and snacks.
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