This TopicQuest was designed for Mrs. Force's Pre-K Class at Valdosta Child Care Center
By Jennifer Purcell, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Introduction
Hello, Kids! Would you like to take an adventure to the Land of Nutrition? Would you like to learn about different types of food? Would you like to know what foods are good for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I can help you. The following websites will help you determine what a healthy diet is and how to choose good nutritious foods that you and your family can enjoy. Have fun as you journey into the Land of Nutrtion! |
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Find out about the five
food groups. See a picture of the nutrition pyramid. Be
sure to click on The Five Foods Groups at the top of the page. |
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Have you ever wondered how many
servings of fruits, vegetables, breads, milk, meat, and fats you should
have a day? You can find out all this information and play the
Food Guide Pyramid Game here. |
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When
you visit this website you will learn about all foods. You will
learn about what foods are healthy and what foods are not. You
will learn a lot of fun facts about food when you visit FactMonster.
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Would
you like to learn interesting facts about how food helps your body
grow? Did you know that it is important to eat the right foods to stay
healthy? You can find this information here and learn really cool
receipes. |
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Take
a quiz on nutrtion here. Find out how to build healthy eating
habits, how to store food properly, and what to eat when you go
out. This is a really COOL place to visit. |
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Did
you know that it is important to keep some foods at certain
temperatures and to cook some foods longer than others? This is
were you can find all the tips you need to be safe while preparing and
eating your meals. |
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Mission
Activity
Imagine
that you are a chef and you are about to prepare a meal for Mrs.
Force's class. You want to make sure that you choose a good
nutrtious meal for the class. Remember that the students in her
class are still growing and need a variety of foods. Make sure
that you choose foods from all five food groups. Remember, your
mission is to prepare a meal that is nutritious for Mrs. Force's
class. Make sure that you use the food guide pyramid to help you
choose.Mission
Steps
1. The first step is to look at the food guide pyramid. 2. The second step is to choose foods from all five groups to serve the class. 3. The third step is to make a menu of the meal that you have chosen to prepare, you will draw a picture of the food and dictate to me what the picture is and I will write it down for you. |
 Jennifer's Home Page |
 jlpurcell@valdosta.edu |
 VSU TopicQuest Pages |
 TopicQuest Lesson Plan |