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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Healthful Living Education — Grade 1

Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.

Objective 4.04. Identify foods and beverages high in added sugar and generate examples of appealing healthy alternatives.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Focus on fruits, vary your veggies
In Food for thought: Elementary lessons on nutrition and healthy living, page 2.3
This first-grade lesson plan from the Food for Thought nutrition curriculum teaches students how fruits and vegetables grow in gardens, provide nutrition their bodies need, and are naturally sweet and a better choice to eat than sugary foods.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Healthful Living and Science)