Lesson Plan
Mindful Meal Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify essential food groups, build a balanced meal, and apply mindful eating by reflecting on personal food choices to support healthier daily habits.
This lesson builds nutritional awareness and mindfulness, empowering 5th graders to make balanced food choices and develop lifelong wellness habits.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Objective Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Slide Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Build-a-Balanced-Plate Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
My Food Journal Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Color Your Meal Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Nutrition Detective
The Five Food Groups
Fruits
Vegetables
Proteins
Grains & Dairy
Hidden Sugars & Fats
Mindful Eating Detective
Quick Quiz
Next: Build-a-Balanced-Plate

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Worksheet


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