Teaching Food and Nutrition

Resources for use in Grades 10-12

Educator guides and ready to use slide decks and student activities are available on the following topics that can support nutrition related curriculum outcomes for Physical Education, Health & Wellness (Physical Education, Career and Life Management [CALM]) and Career and Technology Studies (Foods).

  • Nutrients: Macro and Micro Nutrients, How to Use Canada’s Food Guide, Fluid Requirements, Navigating Nutrition Facts Tables
  • Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping: Meal Planning, Navigating a Grocery Store, Shopping Smart & Spending Less
  • Nutrition Claims: Evaluating Nutrient Claims and Nutrition Information, Marketing & Media, Supplemented Foods & Natural Health Products

Links to the files are on the right-hand side below the stay informed section.

Please share your feedback on these resources by completing this short survey.


Kindergarten - Grade 9 Food & Nutrition Teaching and Learning Resources finalized

Based on your feedback, our Kindergarten to Grade 9 resources have been revised and are now available in both English and Canadian French on our School Nutrition website.

Stay connected

These resources will be revised as we receive feedback, and new or revised resources will be added to support upcoming renewed curriculum outcomes. Be sure to check back regularly to ensure you have the most current resources.

Thank you again for your interest in and feedback on our resources. If you would like to connect with an AHS dietitian, please email: publichealth.nutrition@ahs.ca.


Body Image Resources Grades 7 -9 finalized

The Werklund School of Education Body Image Research Lab appreciates the feedback provided on the pilot body image lesson plans. Updated materials, based on your feedback, will be posted on the Body Image Research Lab(External link) soon. In the meantime, the updated materials can be accessed on the right hand side of this page under the heading “Grade 7-9 Body Image resources”. Please email elizabeth.tingle@ucalgary.ca with any questions.

Resources for use in Grades 10-12

Educator guides and ready to use slide decks and student activities are available on the following topics that can support nutrition related curriculum outcomes for Physical Education, Health & Wellness (Physical Education, Career and Life Management [CALM]) and Career and Technology Studies (Foods).

  • Nutrients: Macro and Micro Nutrients, How to Use Canada’s Food Guide, Fluid Requirements, Navigating Nutrition Facts Tables
  • Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping: Meal Planning, Navigating a Grocery Store, Shopping Smart & Spending Less
  • Nutrition Claims: Evaluating Nutrient Claims and Nutrition Information, Marketing & Media, Supplemented Foods & Natural Health Products

Links to the files are on the right-hand side below the stay informed section.

Please share your feedback on these resources by completing this short survey.


Kindergarten - Grade 9 Food & Nutrition Teaching and Learning Resources finalized

Based on your feedback, our Kindergarten to Grade 9 resources have been revised and are now available in both English and Canadian French on our School Nutrition website.

Stay connected

These resources will be revised as we receive feedback, and new or revised resources will be added to support upcoming renewed curriculum outcomes. Be sure to check back regularly to ensure you have the most current resources.

Thank you again for your interest in and feedback on our resources. If you would like to connect with an AHS dietitian, please email: publichealth.nutrition@ahs.ca.


Body Image Resources Grades 7 -9 finalized

The Werklund School of Education Body Image Research Lab appreciates the feedback provided on the pilot body image lesson plans. Updated materials, based on your feedback, will be posted on the Body Image Research Lab(External link) soon. In the meantime, the updated materials can be accessed on the right hand side of this page under the heading “Grade 7-9 Body Image resources”. Please email elizabeth.tingle@ucalgary.ca with any questions.