These links provide access to activities about nutrition and health. The units are designed to profide you with information on valuable places on the Internet. 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 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