Before/After School
Elementary School
Middle School

Nutrition Nuggets (3-5)

University of Maryland Extension

MyPlate
Sugar
Breakfast
Whole grains
Fruits and/or vegetables
Dairy
Protein
Fats
Snacks
Food safety
Calcium
Food label
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Description

Nutrition lessons for after school programs. Each lesson has 2 activities, which include snack preparation, hands-on activities and discussion.

Source:
University of Maryland Extension

Link:Contact University of Maryland Extension at lrubin@umd.edu

Number of Lessons

12 lessons

Length of Lesson

15-30 mins

Delivery Method
Series
Languages
English
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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