| The Amazing Food Detective |
| Play with your food The childhood obesity case is about to get cracked! The Incredible Adventures of the Amazing Food Detective is a fun and free interactive, online video game for kids aged 9 to 10 that teaches healthy eating and activity habits. In the colorful cartoon game, available in English or Spanish, players solve the cases of eight diverse kids who need to learn healthy habits. Kids can also print out fun health information to share, such as games, scavenger hunts, exercises and recipes. Also available in Spanish. |
| Dole 5-A-Day Website |
| This site from Dole includes information about food and nutrition for both students and teachers. Older students will appreciate the Fruit & Vegetable Encyclopedia, plus the recipe section. |
| Food Guide Pyramid |
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This booklet introduces you to The Food Guide Pyramid. The Pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance system developed by USDA and supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It goes beyond the basic four food groups to help you put the Dietary Guidelines into action. The Pyramid is based on USDA's research on what foods Americans eat, what nutrients are in these foods, and how to make the best food choices for you. This kid-focused site includes interactive activities and games. |
| I Was Wondering: Women's Adventures in Science |
| This project of the National Academy of Sciences showcases the accomplishments of contemporary women in science and highlights the varied and intriguing careers of some of today's most prominent scientists. |
| KidsHealth.org |
| Have you got questions about the human body? This is the place to find the answer. |
| The New Food Pyramid |
| Includes an image of the redesigned food pyramid which breaks up the old food groups to separate carbohydrates, fats and proteins by quality. |
| Nutrition Explorations |
| This site includes information about food and nutrition, from the reasons for why we eat so much to how are bodies use the various nutrients. Also, includes a Teacher Resource section. Some of the information gets into the molecular properties of the various components of food, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Lots of nutrition information for the whole family. |
| Real California Cheese |
| Excellent virtual tour of cheese making. Includes a lot of cheese information and history. |
| Scientific American/Ask The Experts |
| This site, maintained by Scientific American magazine, provides visitors with the opportunity to ask questions concerning specific phenomenon in science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific American then passes these queries on to experts in both academia and industry. |
| Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series |
| Introduces you to women who have made science their career. You can take several field trips, including space geology, African plant exploration, and urban ecology. |
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