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Jazzy Food and Nutrition Bulletin Board Ideas

Division of Nutrition Assistance

Flying High with Nutrition

Directions for Design
Five kites are used to represent the food groups. The tails are used to show examples of foods in the groups. The pocket attached to the corner contains strips with pictures or names of foods that can be placed on the kites.

Suggested Materials

Colorful illustrations or real kites
Yarn for tails
Pictures of different foods
Paper strips and glue
Markers for lettering or printed letters
Expandable pocket or envelope to hold strips

Learning Activities

1. Sort foods into food groups.
Have children find pictures of various foods. Use magazines, newspapers, etc. for sources. Let children glue pictures to the names of the food printed on each paper strip.

2. Sort foods on paper strips into food groups.
Play "Pin the Tail on the Kite" by letting the children select a paper strip from the pocket and put it under the right food group. Several students could place the names or pictures on the kites while others evaluate their accuracy.

3. Make "light" and healthy food choices.
Challenge students to name foods from each of the food groups that are healthier alternatives, such as:

Milk Group
- Fat-free, low-fat or reduced fat (2% or lower) milk
- Part skim mozzarella cheese
- Fat-free frozen yogurt
Fruit Group
- Fresh fruits
- Fruits canned in natural juices
- Fruit juice (100% juice)
Vegetable Group
- Fresh raw vegetables
- Fat-free vegetables seasoned with herbs and spices instead of margarine, butter, and seasoned meats
Grain Group
- Cereals with less sugar
- Whole grain bread products
Meat Group
- Lean meats, poultry, fish
- Poultry without the skin
- Dry beans and peas, seasoned with spices and herbs

Find pictures or write the names of these foods on strips of paper and add to the tails of the kites. Also, discuss cooking methods — such as broiling, baking, and steaming — that are healthier than frying.

4. Categorize combination foods.
Discuss that some foods, such as tacos and pizza, are combination foods. Combination foods have ingredients from more than one food group. Tacos are made up of foods from four of the five food groups of the Food Guide Pyramid: tortilla (Grain Group); lettuce and tomato (Vegetable Group); cheese (Milk Group); and beans (Meat Group).

If possible, prepare soft tacos. Ask for assistance from parents or the cafeteria staff. In this activity, students can create a fun meal and try a new food, while learning about the food groups in the Pyramid.

To begin, make sure you and the students wash hands with soap and warm water. Briefly review the steps in the activity. To create a soft taco, place the ingredients in bowls and each bowl should have its own spoon. Put a tortilla on each student’s plate. Invite the students to make a taco. Identify each ingredient. The beans should be spread on the tortilla first. Your students may need your help. Help students add some of each ingredient to the tortillas. When everyone has made a taco, fold in half and enjoy!

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