Nutrition in action
Subtitle: a creative dramatics nutrition minicourse for grades four - six
By: Angela Mancinelli ... [et al.]. --
Contributors: Connecticut Nutrition Education and Training Program; United States. Food and Nutrition Service
Publisher: Dept. of Nutritional Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut
Published: 1983
Place of publication: [Storrs, Conn.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Nutrition; Study and teaching (Elementary); Educational materials; Protein requirement; Ascorbic acid; Iron
Other titles: Nutrition education.
Description: Abstract: "Nutrition in Action" is a creative dramatic nutrition minicourse for elementary school children, grades 4 to 6. The program consists of ten 30-45 minute lessons designed for use in the science and health curriculums. It provides an introduction to body function as they pertain to eating and nutrient utilization. The major topics covered in the program include: the food sources and functions of protein, iron, and vitamin C; and the importance of breakfast. Knowledge-retention tests are included in the program. (lsp)
Notes: Funding from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Education and Training Program.

At head of title: CNETP, Connecticut Nutrition Education and Training Program.

Cover title: Nutrition education.