These links provide activities about nutrition, health, and physical education to use with grades four through six. The units are designed to provide you with information on valuable places on the Internet. There are many activities included which encourage healthy eating. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Comprehensive Health in grades 3-5 states: The student will understand the relationship of sound nutrition to total lifetime wellness. To achieve this standard, the learner will: *relate reasons for including various foods within the Food Guide Pyramid *demonstrate an understanding of proportionality as it applies to the Food Guide Pyramid (i.e., some foods are needed in greater quantities than others) *explain how weight is controlled by balancing diet and exercise *read food labels and make good food choices *understand the importance of cleanliness in handling and consuming food *differentiate between nutrition and nutrients *examine why certain foods have limited nutritional value *explain that energy is measured in calories *prepare simple healthy snacks *identify factors that influence personal food choices, i.e., labeling, media advertising *consumer education and availabilities *examine nutrients and their functions *distinguish between calories consumed and calories expended *make healthy food choices based on nutritional value *explain how food consumption contributes to an individual level of health *demonstrate awareness of multicultural influences on food choices *evaluate the importance of eating at least five fruits and vegetables daily *assess reasons for dietary guidelines *use the Food Pyramid as a guide for choosing a variety of foods necessary for good health *recognize and avoid food fads *examine food sources important during adolescent growth spurts *analyze why certain foods are preferred and what factors cue eating behavior *evaluate snacking options; determine and apply healthy choices