The NEI Resource Guide was developed specifically for the Nutrition Education Initiative because few existing programs could be found that were 1) designed for the current Dietary Guidelines, 2) focused on diverse middle school populations, and 3) designed to be integrated into a variety of disciplines. The NEI Resource Guide is based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid. Each conceptual area includes major concepts to be taught, objectives, narrative information from the Dietary Guidelines, and teaching strategies with camera-ready student activity sheets. A CD-ROM also is provided that contains additional materials and activities.
The NEI Resource Guide includes two distinctive features.
- It is designed to be integrated into a variety of content areas--science, health, physical education and practical arts-- rather than taught as a set curriculum.
- It meets the Florida Sunshine Standards to prepare students for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.