1st/2nd-Grade Nutrition Curriculum
Teams of five university volunteer instructors visit local elementary classrooms once a week for seven weeks. This evidence-based curriculum features colorful, fiber-rich, and culturally diverse foods that nourish our bodies and help us feel our best, while introducing foundational concepts of balanced eating, food groups, nutrition labels, and healthy habits. Through engaging visuals, movement games, and group collaboration, students build self-awareness and learn to make informed food choices.
See our Curriculum Overview for details on lesson objectives.
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Lesson 1: Introduction; Water & Sodium
Lesson 2: Fruits & Vegetables
Lesson 3: Grains & Proteins
Lesson 4: Fats & Cooking Methods
Lesson 5: Sugars
Lesson 6: Moderation, Balanced Plate, & Nutrition Labels
Lesson 7: Nutrition Wrap!
KIN's Nutrition Guidelines
The information we present is rigorously supported by up-to-date, reputable publications.
KIN is dedicated to fostering a mindset of MODERATION and BALANCE, advocating for eating habits that benefit public health and the environment.
Recognizing the individualized nature of nutrition, KIN utilizes a flexible and adaptable approach. KIN does not promote restricting foods or any specific diet. Instead, we emphasize and celebrate the ADDITION of nutritious, colorful, fiber-rich and energizing foods that accommodate diverse local and individual situations, cultural contexts, and dietary preferences.
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