School Nutrition Plan

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a plan for encouraging better nutrition habits in children from kindergarten through sixth grade. The plan begins by discussing the need to teach students in an age-appropriate manner what nutritional content is in the foods they consume and the necessary nutrients they require. The paper suggests helping children make their own treats that are nutritious, fun and creative. The paper then recommends having kids cook meals from scratch and advises the incorporation of movement in the classroom, specifically, noncompetitive activities that all children can enjoy. The last step of the plan is to get the parents involved in this important goal.

Outline:
Step 1: Knowledge is Power
Step 2: Offer Healthier Alternatives
Step 3: Work Against Commercialism of Food
Step 4: Move!
Step 5: Get Parents Involved

From the Paper:

"The ultimate educational goal of any school nutrition plan is to teach students in an age-appropriate manner what nutritional content is in the foods they consume and the necessary nutrients they require to prosper, thrive and become healthy adults. This includes introducing them to the basic food groups, and what foods contain vitamins, minerals, and the necessary protein they require to survive and grow, and how these basic elements are connected to strong bones and muscles."

Sample of Sources Used:

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