Explains structural procedural objectives which are based upon knowledge structure and cognitive processes and proposes a rationale for using them in nutrition education curriculum guides instead of behavioral objectives. (DC)

The involvement of seven elementary teachers in a summer nutrition workshop expanded into a complete nutrition education program on nutrients, caloric balance, junk foods, food selection, preparation, and storage. (MB)

The development of curriculum in the area of nutrition is focused on with emphasis on developing norm-forming communication. Emphases by grade level from preschool to senior high are presented, and nine basic characteristics of a curriculum are outlined: (1) the curriculum should be longitudinal; (2) the curriculum should set basic nutritionally…

Grades four to six in three school districts representing rural, suburban, and urban school settings were exposed to a nutrition program. Results disclosed that students having access to the nutrition unit significantly out-performed students lacking access and that teachers needed to receive pre-implementation inservice education regarding the…