Let's Play "FOOD"Ball!

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Alice Henneman, MS, RD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Questions? Contact Alice Henneman

This PowerPoint® takes the audience through 4 quarters of football (3 "plays" per quarter) -- complete with touchdowns, fumbles, flags on the play, etc. -- to introduce the basic concepts of MyPyramid.

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Objective and Target Audience

• This PowerPoint is designed to introduce the basic concepts of MyPyramid through an interactive “FOOD”Ball game.

• It takes about 1/2  to 1 hour to play, depending on the amount of discussion you include.

• Additional free resources are listed to assist you in teaching MyPyramid to different age groups.

Just like all ages watch football, the PowerPoint has been used with 6-year-olds through adults. It’s mostly the discussion you have during the presentation that makes the difference.

Links to FREE Resources Mentioned in PowerPoint

General materials suitable for all ages

• Background information and links to all materials
• Inside the Pyramid (links to specific food group information)
• Mini-poster
• Food Tracking Worksheets (12 calorie levels)

Materials designed for children aged 6 to 11

• Background information & links to all materials
• MyPyramid for Kids Mini-poster
  • Side 1: Simplified side for younger children
  • Side 2: Features both MyPyramid for Kids graphic & healthy eating and physical activity message
• MyPyramid Blastoff Game (Interactive computer game)
• MyPyramid for Kids Worksheet
• Tips for Families (2-sided mini-poster,includes MyPyramid for Kids graphic)
• MyPyramid for Kids Coloring Page
• Classroom materials for grades 1 – 5