Health & Nutrition

Nutrition Model

The Nutrition Model uses a three-dimensional model of the food pyramid and hands-on classroom activities to incorporate nutrition with body chemistry. Packed with activities that show how the body converts food to energy. Teacher’s guide a... More.

How Much Fat? Test Tube Display Only – Part I

Dramatically illustrates the amount of fat (in grams) in the following popular foods: hot dog, fast food cheeseburger, fish, bologna, cheese, chicken, ground beef, skim milk, and whole milk. A guide with ideas for use is also included for the test tubes... More.

How Much Fat? Test Tube Display Only – Part II

Dramatically displays the amount of fat (in grams) in the following popular foods: McDonald’s® french fries, McDonald’s® Premium Grilled Chicken Classic sandwich, Pizza Hut® pizza, Milky Way® bar, Ritz® and Town Hous... More.

How Much Sugar? Test Tube Display

Displays the amount of sugar (in teaspoons) in the following 10 foods: soda pop, Hershey bar, Jell-O®, brownie, chocolate chip cookie, pancake syrup, Pop Tart®, apple pie, vanilla ice cream, Froot Loops®, and Lucky Charms® cereal... More.

MyPyramid Pursuit Game

The object of the game is for each player to complete his or her own personal pyramid based on age, gender, and activity level by answering questions correctly. Players also learn practical applications of the food pyramid, nutrition facts about food gr... More.

Pyramid Poster

Just the right poster to illustrate the basics of the USDA’s MyPyramid.gov food guidlines. Hang anywhere to help everyone see the ratio we should all eat from the five food groups and fats. The stair climber on the left emphasizes the importance o... More.