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This one doesn't.
Most health & nutrition curricula teach the same outdated information.
Your kids will learn how to:
Create meals that stabilize their moods & energy
Understand digestion & how it impacts the entire body
Manage blood sugar for better focus, mood, & energy
Determine their own bio-individual needs
Address the root cause of symptoms
Build healthy habits that last a lifetime
with this curriculum
...and much more!
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Functional Nutrition for Kids
For ages 7-11
The kids bundle includes Your Nutrition, Your Digestion, and Your Blood Sugar
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Functional Nutrition
For ages 12-18+
The building blocks of cellular health. Subjects include Nutrition, Digestion, Blood Sugar Regulation, Hydration, Fatty Acids, Vitamins, Minerals, Environmental Factors, and more.
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Today’s kids face more challenges and stressors than ever before.
Why is this Curriculum important?
With the increased exposure to environmental toxins, ultra-processed foods, 24/7 artificial lighting, nutrient deficiencies, constant stimulation, a lack of movement, and a disconnect from nature, it can be very challenging for them to know what to do.
By equipping kids with the knowledge and tools to establish healthy habits at an early age, prepare them for real-world challenges, and boost their confidence in making decisions for their health, you’re giving them the best chance to lead healthier, more balanced lives.
Yes, someone finally did it! Functional Nutrition is a beautiful curation of holistic health content that is accurate and accessible for children and parents to understand! As an educator who created a school focused on nervous system development and emotional/physical well being, I SO appreciate the time and effort that went into putting this material together. I'm very excited to share these lessons with our students and community!
- Kiely Modiri | Founder of Alpine Village School
“Their health and nutrition curriculum goes above and beyond what we have learned in previous curriculums we’ve used. Another thing I love about the curriculum is the hands on workbook filled with experiments and activities to help the kiddos learn the concepts better while staying engaged. It makes it fun!”
- Rachel Vonasek
What kids won't learn here
No fad diets
No diet culture or body shaming
No extreme diets (plant or meat only)
No developing an unhealthy relationship with food
No general population based health recommendations from the government (MyPlate, food pyramid, low fat, etc.)
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Nutrition Lessons
Bio-individuality
Self-heal and Thrive
Basic Anatomy
Essential Nutrients
Nutrient Dense Foods
Bioavailable Nutrients
Macro & Micro Nutrients
Macronutrient: Protein
Macronutrient: Fat
Macronutrient: Carbohydrate
the lessons you'll find in Nutrition:
Plant & Animal Foods
Organic vs Non-organic
Eating Seasonally
Whole vs Packaged Foods
Anti-nutrients
Fermented Foods
Terminology: Food Sourcing
Reading a Nutrition Label
Good > Better > Best Food Choices
Our Modern Lifestyle
Digestion Lessons
How Digestion Works: The GI tract’s 3 aspects of health
Your Digestive System: The parts and their jobs, the 6 main functions of the digestive system and the 3 phases of digestion
Your Gut Microbiome
Dysfunctional Digestive System
How to Have a Happy Digestive System
the lessons you'll find in Digestion:
Blood Sugar Regulation Lessons
What is Blood Sugar?
The Organs and Hormones Involved
Blood Sugar Dysregulation: How it becomes imbalanced
Long-term Dysregulation: Risks Involved with Imbalanced Blood Sugar
Blood Sugar Balancing Tips
the lessons you'll find in Blood Sugar regulation:
Hydration Lessons
The Role of Water in Your Body
Dehydration: What it means and why it's important
Amount of Water: How much water do you need?
Tips for Staying Hydrated
Water Quality: Not all water is created equal
the lessons you'll find in Hydration:
Vitamin & Mineral Lessons
What Are Vitamins? Why you need them
The Different Types of Vitamins: Fat & water soluble - synthetic vs natural
Minerals: Macro and Trace
Mineral Deficiencies & Absorption Interference
Calcium Cofactors
Mineral Ratios: What it means for your health
Heavy Metals: What they are and how they interfere
the lessons you'll find in VItamins & minerals:
Fatty Acids Lessons
the lessons you'll find in Fatty Acids:
Fatty Acids: How they function in your body
Saturation Classes: Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated
Industrial Seed Oils: How they're made, why production matters, and how they affect your health
Environmental Factors Lessons
the lessons you'll find in Environmental factors:
Sleep & Light: How they affect your health
Stress: What stress is and why it matters
Movement: Why your body needs it
Community: Health benefits of community
How the 6 Building Blocks Affect Other Systems Lessons
the lessons you'll find in How the 6 Building Blocks Affect Other Systems:
The Immune System
The Endocrine System
The Detoxification System
The Nervous System
The Cardiovascular System
History Timeline Lessons
the lessons you'll find in History Timelines:
Our Modern Lifestyle History
Raw Milk History
Wheat History
Industrial Seed Oil History
Traditional Fats History: Butter, olive oil, ghee, coconut oil, schmaltz, lard, and tallow
The History of Plastic
How to Help Yourself Guides
What you'll find in How to Help Yourself section:
Tips to Soothe a Stomach Ache
Tips to Improve Acne
Tips to Fight a Cold & Boost Your Immunity
Tips to Improve Your Mood
Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Click below to see the hands-on activities and testing for each subject
Student workbook
Corresponding
Nutrition Activities
Bio-individual Journal Prompt
The Traditional Foods of Your Ancestors
Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk Experiment
Build a Balanced Plate
Build a Balanced Plate– Protein
Build a Balanced Plate – Fat
Build a Balanced Plate – Carbohydrate
Categorize Your Fridge
Clean 15 / Dirty Dozen
Ingredient Research - Glyphosate in Oats
Baking With Ancient vs Conventional Wheat
Seasonal Food Chart
Field Trips - Farmers Market & Local Farm
Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Recipe: Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
Recipe: Homemade Dark Chocolate
Sprout Beans at Home
Recipe: Make Pickles
Good, Better, Best Foods
7 Sensational Flavors Matching Game & Taste Test
Digestion Activities
Bile Experiment
Amylase Experiment
Step-by-Step Digestion Process
Working Model of the Digestive System
Stomach Acid Experiment
Bristol Stool Log
Mechanical Breakdown Experiment
Blood Sugar Regulation Activities
Glucose Level Experiment
Blood Sugar Word Search & Match
Race to the Finish
Evaluate Your Daily Function Log
Blood Sugar Regulation Movement Challenge
Hydration Activities
Osmotic Gradient Experiment
Dehydration Test with Urine Chart
How Your Body Absorbs Water Experiment
Recipe: Orange Electrolyte Drink
Find Out What’s in Your Tap Water
Water Matching Game
Find a Spring Near You
Vitamin & Mineral Activities
Mineral & Vitamin Headband Game
Soil Quality Activity
Calcium Cupcake Comparison
Mineral & Vitamin Bingo
Mineral Matchup
Fatty Acids Activities
Fat Classifications
Fat Stability
Cooking Fat Test
Olive Oil Taste Test
Make Butter in a Jar
Environmental Factor Activities
Create a Sleep Routine
Eat Dinner by Candlelight
Light Experiment Journal Prompt
Light Cycle Challenge
Breathing Techniques
Stress Reduction Movement Techniques
De-stress with Nature
Stress Bucket Experiment
Move to Music
Share Food with Your Friends or Neighbors
Compassion Cards
Quizzes, Tests, & Answer Key
Here you'll find short Quizzes for each lesson & a longer test for when students complete a subject.
At the back of the book you can find the teacher's answer key.
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