Calcium: Got it? Get it!

A toolkit with resources to teach teens and adults about calcium health and nutrition.

About the Toolkit

It's a ready-to-use calcium nutrition lesson for teens.
Download the flexible 90-minute lesson plan, complete with teaching tools and going further ideas.
Addresses concepts and skills related to the Oregon Health Education Standards, including promotion of Healthy Eating benchmarks.
Student learning objectives include: 1) Understanding how calcium affects health, 2) Knowing how much calcium is recommended each day for teens, 3) Understanding which foods are naturally-rich calcium sources, and 4) Assessing personal food choice for adequate calcium content.

Includes pre/post test, recipes and parent handout

Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery

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