Teacher's Corner
Resources
The greatest resource children can have in the fight against obesity is a caring adult like you to support them!
As you assist your class in learning about good nutrition and healthy exercise, these references may be helpful.
Louisiana 2 Step
The 2 Step main site has more detailed health information, health news and wellness events. Learn more about the 2 Step.
Some ideas for use in the classroom:*
- Learn to do the 2 Step
- Finding what correct food portions look like
- Guess which foods are 100 calories
- Teach kids how to track calories, exercise and more
MyPyramid
The Gobblin’ Gator game is based on averaged food pyramid data.
Some ideas for use in the classroom:
- Find individual MyPyramid Plans
- Learn more about food groups
- Download posters, coloring sheets and classroom materials
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
The state’s leading research facility offers information on diet and physical activity of children in its Nutrition Series newsletter.
Activities
Download these fun, educational materials as a companion to the site tools:
*Note: Registered users of the Louisiana 2 Step must be 13 or older. BMI calculations and caloric tracking on this site are not recommended for those under 13.
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