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Plant Parts Snack--A Way to Family Involvement, Science Learning, and Nutrition
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Matt, Megan Mason – Young Children, 2008
As a teacher who loves to bring botany into her preschool classroom of 4- and 5-year-olds, the author makes edible plants a regular, popular feature of her students' environment. The author is fascinated when her students become increasingly adventurous in their tastes for vegetables the more they handle and understand plants. The author decided…
Descriptors: Plants (Botany), Family Involvement, Teaching Methods, Preschool Curriculum
Nutrition: A Vital Part of the Curriculum.
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Church, Marilyn – Young Children, 1979
Indicates that it is possible for very young children to learn some basic concepts about nutrition which can affect their eating habits. To foster such learning, an appropriate curriculum for the children's age level must be planned and implemented. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Eating Habits, Food
Practical Approaches for Resolving the Problem of Nutrition Among Low-Income Families
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Sadow, Sue – Young Children, 1972
The author sketches early efforts at nutrition and foods instruction for immigrants and goes on to describe current programs and approaches to solving the poor's nutrition problems. (JB)
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Eating Habits, Federal Programs, Foods Instruction
The Importance of Appropriate Nutrition and Nutrition Education.
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Fuhr, Janet E.; Barclay, Kathy H. – Young Children, 1998
Discusses how nutrition education may be implemented in early childhood classrooms. Describes the incidence of malnutrition and obesity, and topics covered--the food pyramid, vegetable growth, and nutritional needs--through several integrated nutrition units including: (1) the bread basket; (2) potatoes; (3) vegetable soup; (4) fruit basket; (5)…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Eating Habits
Planning the Menu in the Child Care Center.
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Bomba, Anne K.; And Others – Young Children, 1996
Preschools provide a large proportion of children's daily food intake. This article guides child care center staff in understanding child nutrition guidelines and translating good nutrition into meal planning. It contains resources for menu planning, cooking, and food safety and includes specific recipes, a weekly meal planner, and contacts for…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Health, Cooking Instruction, Day Care
Cooking in the Classroom: The Doorway to Nutrition.
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Cosgrove, Maryellen Smith – Young Children, 1991
Maintains that teachers can introduce young children to good nutrition and strengthen their well-being by incorporating cooking into the classroom. Also suggests ways for incorporating cooking activities into the classroom. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cleaning, Cooking Instruction, Early Childhood Education
Growing with EASE: Eating, Activity, and Self-Esteem
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Huettig, Carol; Rich, Shannon; Engelbrecht, Jo Ann; Sanborn, Charlotte; Essery, Eve; DiMarco, Nancy; Velez, Luisa; Levy, Luba – Young Children, 2006
A diverse group of professionals associated with Texas Woman's University's Institute for Women's Health, working collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, family support teams, and family members, developed Growing with EASE: Eating, Activity, and Self-Esteem, a nutrition program for young children and their families. In tracking the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Stress Management, Physical Activities, Obesity