NUTRITION ACTIVITY IDEAS

 

Make nutrition part of kid's lives and help them stay active, enjoy nutrient-rich foods and learn about healthy food choices with these resources. We've selected this list of ideas to work in a variety of settings with kids of all ages.

 

Nutritionary game

A game of artistic fun and nutrition for 4 or more players, grades K-5. Players sketch or sculpt clay into nutrient-rich food and others guess what food it is.

 Download Nutritionary game [PDF]
 Download Game Cards [PDF]
 Download Sign [PDF]

 

What Food Am I?

A nutrition game for grades 2-5. Read clues for nutrient-rich foods from all food groups and have kids guess the name.

 Download Game [PDF]

 

Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge

Pick and choose amongst the "Making Better Food Choices" and "Moving More" Challenge activities.

 Go to Game On!

 

Nutrition Explorations

Fun, hands-on and interactive activities from Dairy Council's most popular programs help you teach nutrition from pre-k through upper elementary grades. Look for Chef Combo, Food Model Activities, even the Balloon Basket Relay.

 Go to Nutrition Explorations

 

Five Food Group Activity Stickers and Masters: PreK-5

Grade level masters have nutrition activities using stickers. Some examples: Food Group Match-Up, What's for Lunch?, Nutrition Keeps Me Healthy, and Crossfood Puzzle.

 Download masters and order stickers

 

Calcium Check-Up

"Are You Getting Enough?" quiz, on-line games, lessons, recipes and activities all about calcium. Do you get enough?

 Go to Calcium Check-up

 

Take Aim Nutrition Game

Order this fun game to play with groups of upper elementary kids to adults. All you'll need is in the kit.

 Order game

 

Make Your Day

For middle schoolers, this poster and activities link nutrition and physical activity for good health

 Order Poster and 4 Activity Masters

 

Think Your Drink!

When it comes to nutrition, not all drinks are created equal! Help kids learn the facts and choose nutrient-rich drinks.

 Order Poster and 8 Activity Masters
 Download mini-poster and label reading activity [PDF]