Food Pyramid

The Lemming Diet

Nonna Joann • August 17th, 2010 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

American Diet Lacking, Despite Age Americans across the board do NOT meet the USDA recommendations outlined in the Food Pyramid. While the merits of the Food Pyramid can be debated, a recent study found the majority of the U.S. population over-consume solid fats (translate to altered fats), sugars and alcoholic beverages. The study was published [...]



Teacher’s 3-Day Nutrition Lesson Plan

Nonna Joann • December 1st, 2009 • 'The Forest Feast' Teaching Helps

3-Day Nutrition Lesson Plan Preparation: 1) Photocopy Try Rannosaurus®. Use a PDF image by clicking on the image to the left. Print in landscape mode. You will get an 8″ X 11″ image. Back Try’s image with cardboard or card stock. Cut a hole in Try’s mouth. Tape a one gallon plastic bag to the back of Try’s head so it [...]



Healthy Bites Lesson Plans

Nonna Joann • October 25th, 2009 • 'The Forest Feast' Teaching Helps

Are you a preschool teacher? Early elementary school teacher? Do you home-school? Are you a children’s librarian? You’ll want to check back for Healthy Bites Lesson Plans and Activities for The Forest Feast storybook. COMING SOON: 1. Read Aloud Story Helps and Questions 2. Teacher 3-day Plan (Focusing on the Food Pyramid 3. Food on [...]