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An interactive computer game where kids can reach Planet Power by fueling their rocket with food and physical activity. "Fuel" tanks for each food group help students keep track of their food choices. The Blast Off Game was designed specifically for children aged 6 to 11.

Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.

The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.

Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that are health enhancing Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals Understanding national and international public health and safety issues

National Dairy Council. "Kid's Games from Nutrition Explorations." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids.php Grade Level: 2 and up Description: A collection of different interactive games for students to play that teach them about the different parts and components of nutrition.

Nourish Interactive is your free one stop resource for fun nutrition games for kids, interactive nutrition tools and tips for parents and health educators to use to promote healthy living for the whole family. Created by nutrition and health care professionals, Nourish Interactive's nutrition education website gives children and families the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices.

A web-only series featuring original characters and humorous stories that entertain and educate families about the importance of good nutrition, a balanced diet and physical activity.

Originally published by the Nutrition Services Branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health, these lessons for kindergarten through fifth grade are aligned to the Healthy Living curriculum in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. They are intended to teach students how to live a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise while integrating mathematics, English language arts, and science.

We commissioned eight documentaries from award-winning film makers and 30 shorts from new and emerging talents. The films are moving, subtle and thought-provoking stories, but they also tackle big issues and pose difficult questions. The films were shown around the world in November 2012 on more than 70 national broadcasters. The documentaries are now all free to view online. We'll make them available on DVD and in languages other than English soon. We'll also be adding educational resources to help people use them as teaching tools

For the whole of modern civilization, humans have attempted and failed to eradicate poverty. What can we learn from generations of failed efforts? Using a combination of animation, archival material, live action, anecdote, and humor, Poor Us looks at mankind's periodic efforts to alleviate poverty with the hope that we will get a better sense of how to move forward.

Why do a billion people still live in poverty worldwide, and what can be done to change this? The series Why Poverty? uses documentary film to get people talking about this critical problem, its causes, and its solutions. These eight films are co-productions of ITVS and STEPS International, and are part of a global cross-media project aimed at raising awareness of poverty in America and around the world.

Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future is a UNESCO programme for the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. It provides professional development for student teachers, teachers, curriculum developers, education policy makers, and authors of educational materials.

Super Kids Nutrition. "Fun Healthy Activities for Kids." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://www.superkidsnutrition.com/nutrition-resources/kidsactivities/#45 Grade Level: 1 and up Description: This website is a collection of different grade level activities that relate to different aspects of food and nutrition.

Sheppards Software. "Nutrition for Kids." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://sheppardsoftware.com/nutritionforkids/index.htm Grade Level: 2 and up Description: This is a fun interactive website with games and activities that educate children about nutrition, the food pyramid, and how to be healthy. There are also resources for parents to utilize as well.

What foods should you eat to help your body function at its best? When you consider the wide range of nutrients the human body needs to grow and be healthy, it may not be surprising that three-fourths of the U.S. population does not meet daily recommended dietary allowances. Here, learn about these key nutrients and the foods that provide them.

NOVA. "Nutrients Your Body Needs." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/nutrients-body-needs.html Grade Level: 4 and up Description: This is an interactive website that looks into how carbs, protein, fiber, and more help our body and what they do when digested.

Kids Health. "Staying Healthy." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/ Grade Level: 2 and up Description: Find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy, and stay fit through different articles and activities.

Produce for Better Health Foundation. "Fruit & Veggie Color Champions." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://www.foodchamps.org/ Grade Level: PreK and up (leveled activities) Description: A student chooses a username and then chooses a healthy vegetable character to go on a journey with. They learn about nutrition through games and activities, there are also coloring pages and recipes available for students.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. "Eat Well, Play Well." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://www.omsi.edu/exhibits/ewpw/ Grade Level: 1 and up Description: Explores the importance of proper nutrition and what our body needs through interactive games and activities. There are resources also for parents and teachers and is also available in English and Spanish.

Dairy Council of California. "Healthy Eating Made Easier." Accessed March 25, 2013. http://healthyeating.org/ Grade Level: 1 and up Description: They promote the many benefits and uses of milk and milk products, and their programs focus on making the best choices from all the food groups.There is a school and educators section that provides lessons, school resources, and professional development for teachers.