Nutrition/Food Pyramid Sites

Consumer Information Center – Food Pyramid Guide - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyramid/main.htm

Gives in-depth information regarding the food pyramid and dietary guidelines

Dole 5 A Day - http://www.dole5aday.com/

Teacher section and special kids section to promote eating 5 fruits/vegetable a day (produced by the Dole Company)

Education World Resources - http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr061.shtml

List of nutrition resources for elementary and upper-grade students compiled by Education World

The Food Guide Pyramid - http://www.nal.usda.gov:8001/py/pmap.htm

Basic food pyramid and general information

Kids Food CyberClub - http://www.kidfood.org/

Kids resource for nutrition information, also has link for teacher resources

Nutrition Explorations Kids - http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/

Games, activities, information, and recipes help kids learn about nutrition

Nutrition Explorations for Teachers - http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/

Companion site to one listed above where teachers can find resources

Nutrition on the Web - http://library.thinkquest.org/10991/

A thinkquest developed by teens about teen nutrition issues. Informative and interactive with ways to find Basal and Metabolic Rates, Calorie Database, Diet Planner and more.

Kids Health – Food Guide Pyramid - http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html

Includes basic information and a link to a food pyramid game and coloring sheet.