Lesson Plans
Curriculum Goals/Content for Nutrition - Learning Outcomes

(Skills, Attitudes/Beliefs, Knowledge)

Able to plan a healthy meal

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to plan healthy snacks

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to actually prepare healthy snacks, meals

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to select healthy foods from fast-food restaurants

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to understand food labels

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to shop for healthy food economically

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to record and assess daily food intake

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to influence parents' food choices

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Able to recognize media and other social influences (body image, gender)

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Positive perceptions of body image

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Healthy foods are linked to enjoyable social experiences

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Sets simple goals for changes in diet

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Places value on healthy eating

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Recognizes warning signs of using food for stress, depression, etc.

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Willing to help others with food-related problems

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Long-term impact of healthy eating on health

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Short-term impact on appearance, ability to play sports (food as energy)

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Dietary guidelines and principles (balance, variety, moderation, calorie intake, vitamins, minerals, low sugar, salt, fat, more fibre, calcium

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Recognition of healthy foods, food groups, fruits, vegetables, serving sizes, food additives, etc.

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Recognition of food risks, allergies, eating disorders, tooth decay, unsafe vegetarianism

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Unsafe weight loss

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Importance of a healthy breakfast

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

How to prepare and store food safely

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Characteristics of plants, meats, seafood, food sources

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

Role of food, food production in society

K-3
4-6
7-10
11-12

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