The teacher can create a slideshow presentation of the food pyramid. The teacher should have a sample meal to discuss with the students so they can began to feel excited and creative about their planning a meal. Web sites with recipes can be downloaded or made into handouts for the students to use. Food labels and charts. Food-Your Miracle Medicine , by Jean Carper, Harper Perennial, 1994.
Recipes are here for many nutritional dishes.
Salvator's Gourmet Food. Section on healthy eating . Students and teacher can discuss famous chefs and the medical benefits of cooking and eating healthy foods. Web sites about food and nutrition can be viewed by the class. In constructive lesson plans, the cooperative learning groups are an integral part.