Teachers love that our nutrition curriculum works so well in the classroom. The nutrition lesson plans for sixth, seventh and eighth grades have undergone rigorous field testing to evaluate for student outcomes. This process helps us to refine the lessons until they become teacher-friendly, fun for students and effective.
Here is what teachers are saying about these middle school nutrition lesson plans:
"I have used this program for the past three years in my seventh grade science class. My students become food experts and set goals for their own healthy–choice lifestyle. I also cook in my class to introduce my students to new food choices—usually vegetables they haven't tried and healthy snack ideas. Exercise Your Options is a great program." —Middle School Teacher
"It's made me more aware of what the students are eating, how much, and how often. It makes it easier for me to talk to them about their eating habits." —Emily Izmirian, Brandon, Goleta Union School District
"The information gave them the knowledge of how to choose food that will improve their energy level!" —Tamara Nicholas, Ralston Intermediate, Garden Grove Unified
"They are always amazed at what good foods they are missing in their own diets. They also notice the foods the cafeteria is missing!" —Carol Kofahl, Hutchinson Middle School, Norwalk-La Mirada School District