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

Healthful Living Education — Grade 5

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 4.02. Evaluate the benefits of limiting the consumption of foods and beverages high in fat and added sugar.

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

Healthy choices: Part II
In Food for thought: Elementary lessons on nutrition and healthy living, page 6.2
Children's snack items can have high amounts of both fat and sugar. This fifth-grade lesson plan, from the Food for Thought nutrition curriculum, teaches students how to make wise and healthy decisions when choosing snacks and beverages.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Healthful Living)