Program Overview

Introduction to the Moore Institute

The Moore Institute is part of the School of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. The institute focuses on various areas, including research, community engagement, and education.

Nutrition in a Box

Nutrition in a Box is a program designed to inspire kids to eat nutritious foods, helping them perform better in school and grow into healthy adults. The program was created in collaboration with Connie Liakos, M.S., R.D., and the MIKE program.

Description

The Nutrition in a Box curriculum includes four lessons, each with multiple modules. These lessons and modules can be used individually or as a whole and in any order. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and hands-on for middle school-aged students.

The Curriculum

• Utilizes the 2020 evidence-based USDA MyPlate Guide as a model.
• Is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Aligns with current Oregon health education standards and performance indicators.
• Has been tested in Oregon classrooms and revised based on student and teacher input.

Teaching Guide

The full teachers' guide includes an overview of the curriculum, teaching tips for each lesson, and answer guides for all included materials.

Lessons

Lesson 1: MyPlate Power Foods

The "eat more" groups - grains, fruits, and vegetables.

• Module 1: Fruits
• Module 2: Vegetables
• Module 3: Grains

Lesson 2: MyPlate Build Foods

The "Build your body" groups - protein and dairy.

• Module 1: Protein
• Module 2: Dairy

Lesson 3: Winning the Balance Game

Finding the right fit for fats, sugars, and identifying portion sizes.

• Module 1: Ad busters
• Module 2: Fats
• Module 3: Portions
• Module 4: Sugar-Beverages

Lesson 4: Taking Charge of Your Choices

Fitting in family meals, meal planning, snacking success, and dining decisions.

• Module 1: Box it Up
• Module 2: Homeplate
• Module 3: Snacking

Nutrition Facts Cards

Each lesson has a set of nutrition facts cards with a food image on the front and nutrition information on the back. The playing cards are used for activities within each lesson or can be used to create fun games.

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Grains
• Protein
• Dairy
• Fats
• Beverages
• Snacks

Oregon Health & Science University

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