The University of Mississippi

Resources for Teachers of Children: Ages 8-18


Rate What You Ate

Lesson plan for secondary school explains the Menu Planner diet assesment

Click Here


Nutrition Essentials

6 lesson plans for grades 6-12: includes Nutrition Decisions GAME CD. Extensive supplemental Information including tests, additional activities, enrichment and parent information.

Click Here


The Power of Choice

10 lesson plans for kids aged 11-13 in after school programs. Extensive supplemental guidance for parents.

Click Here


Empowering Youth

Adult guidance & activities for kids aged 11-18 years in after school programs

Click Here


MyPyramid for Kids

6 lesson plans; 3 plans for each at grades 3 & 4, and grades 5 & 6, Poster, coloring pages, Tips for Families, Worksheet, etc.

Click Here


Eat Smart Play Hard Power Plans

2 lesson plans for children at two age ranges: 8-10, 11-12 years

Click Here


yourself Middle School Kit

Continuously online since 1998 @ TN Kit with 5 lessons/classroom materials, Poster, Video, BMI Charts, magazine for 6-9th grade

Click Here


Milk Matters Online Resources for Teachers

Links to idroom activities and supplemental idroom materials for middle and high school teachers informing on the benefits of milk and calcium.

Click Here

Milk Matters Online Resources for Teachers

Links to idroom activities and supplemental idroom materials for middle and high school teachers informing on the benefits of milk and calcium.

Click Here


Milk Matters: For Bones, For Lifelong Health

9 page online document informing on the importance of calcium in children ages 9-18.

Click Here


Media Smart Youth Web Pages

Afterschool education program for young people ages 11 to 13; evaluation tools Video Script 2005 Explains the role media plays in eating and physical activity choices for youth.

Click Here


BodyWorks Toolkit

Toolkit, including a video script, for healthy girls and strong women. Information on healthy eating, healthy cooking, exercise, and goal-setting is included with material for parents and teens.

Click here


Tips for Teens: Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes for American Indians/Alaska Natives

4 page brochure on how to prevent type 2 diabetes; includes information on healthy eating, exercise, and tips on how to cut excess calories.

Click Here


Take Charge of Your Health

20 page booklet for teens with advice on how to take small steps to keep a healthy weight; gives basic facts about nutrition and physical activity.

Click Here


My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Young Women

15 page booklet that presents information and tips on physical activity and healthy eating for young women.

Click Here


Team Up at Home

Activity booklet with hands-on activities for parents to use with school age kids (revision)

Click Here