REALMS: Mr. LaFrenz’s Project on Food
Part I: Nutrition


Deschutes Public Library Online Resources


In the “Online Resources” section of the Deschutes Public Library website (www.deschuteslibrary.org/onlineresources), check out the databases in the Homework category! Use your library card (including Library Linx cards) to log in, or use them at a public library. Do a keyword search or browse the categories in these databases for magazine and journal articles covering your topic.



Websites


HealthyChildren.org: Nutrition
http://www.healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/default.aspx
Read a variety of articles covering different areas of nutrition.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat Right Nutrion Tips
http://www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets/
Learn all about eating healthy!

American Heart Association: Reading Food Labels
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HeartSmartShopping/Reading-Food-Nutrition-Labels_UCM_300132_Article.jsp
What does all that information mean?

Food and Drug Administration: How to understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
http://www.fda.gov/food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/NFLPM/ucm274593.htm
More info on food labeling.

Goodbye, Food Pyramid!
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html
Now we use a plate to help us figure out how to eat healthy.ChooseMyPlate.gov

ChooseMyPlate.gov
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
What makes a healthy meal? Check out the Food Groups section: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/.

Blast Off! Online Game
http://www.fns.usda.gov/multimedia/games/blastoff/blastoff_game.html
Have fun with this game that will teach you about making choices at each meal.

How School Food Affects Student Health
http://www.ceeonline.org/greenGuide/food/upload/studenthealth.aspx
How does what you eat during the day affect you as a student?

Nutrition Standards in Oregon Schools
http://www.orphi.org/strategic-projects/healthy-eating/nutrition-standards-in-oregon-schools/
Read about an Oregon House Bill that set new nutritional standards in our state.


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