Your food is less nutritious than it used to be
Your food is less nutritious than it used to be
Description: (article) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: As our climate changes, our food is at risk of immediate dangers such as fires and floods. But there are long-term impacts that have already changed the makeup of the food you eat.
Source: Bittman Project https://bittmanproject.com/your-food-is-less-nutritious-than-it-used-to-be/
Crossposted : Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science - you are what you eat
Your food is less nutritious than it used to be
Description: (article) Research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: As our climate changes, our food is at risk of immediate dangers such as fires and floods. But there are long-term impacts that have already changed the makeup of the food you eat.
Source: Bittman Project https://bittmanproject.com/your-food-is-less-nutritious-than-it-used-to-be/
Crossposted : Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science - you are what you eat
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Seed preservation
Seed Preservation
Description: (lots of resources) Instructors - all ages
Contents: the living collection, the Exchange - seed swap, community science (to regenerate and evaluate collection varieties by engaging a diverse community of gardeners and farmers), census directories - one-of-a-kind compilation documenting the commercial seed trade of open-pollinated varieties, partnerships
Source: Seedsavers.org https://seedsavers.org/preservation
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Healthy Communities - Online communities
Seed Preservation
Description: (lots of resources) Instructors - all ages
Contents: the living collection, the Exchange - seed swap, community science (to regenerate and evaluate collection varieties by engaging a diverse community of gardeners and farmers), census directories - one-of-a-kind compilation documenting the commercial seed trade of open-pollinated varieties, partnerships
Source: Seedsavers.org https://seedsavers.org/preservation
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Healthy Communities - Facilitating community
How seeds grow - All about seeds
All about seeds - My First Garden, How Seeds Grow
Description: (comprehensive package) Instructors - early ages, adaptable through gr 6
Contents: This lesson will teach children the life cycle of a seed and what it needs to grow into a plant, with fun activities that include tasting and starting to grow their very own seeds.
Source: Rodale https://rodaleinstitute.org/myfirstgarden/lessons/how-seeds-grow.php
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Seeds - Lessons
How seeds grow - All about seeds
Description: (comprehensive package) Instructors - early ages, adaptable through gr 6
Contents: This lesson will teach children the life cycle of a seed and what it needs to grow into a plant, with fun activities that include tasting and starting to grow their very own seeds.
Source: Rodale https://rodaleinstitute.org/myfirstgarden/lessons/how-seeds-grow.php
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Seeds - Lessons
Serving vegetables in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Program)
Serving Vegetables in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
Description: (article & resource links, printable handouts) research, instructors; adaptable for all ages
Contents: CACFP specifics but useful for anyone interested in nutrition education - intro, adding vegs to your menu, test your CACFP Veg knowledge, meal planning considerations, creditable food sources
Source: CACFP https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/USDA+FNS+-+Serving+Vegetables+EN-SP+cacfp.org/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/US Government resources, Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
Serving Vegetables in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
Description: (article & resource links, printable handouts) research, instructors; adaptable for all ages
Contents: CACFP specifics but useful for anyone interested in nutrition education - intro, adding vegs to your menu, test your CACFP Veg knowledge, meal planning considerations, creditable food sources
Source: CACFP https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/USDA+FNS+-+Serving+Vegetables+EN-SP+cacfp.org/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/US Government resources, Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food
Title: (Organic Food) Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food
Description: (article) Research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for middle school
Contents: supports soil regeneration, reduces carbon emissions, preserves biodiversity, and helps both farmers and consumers thrive: issues with nutritional quality of produce; interdependence of soil, plants for higher nutritional quality; “if we choose our food with care, its impact could possibly be the biggest contribution each of us makes to protect the planet and, equally crucially, our health…”
Source: thehindu.com/nation/agriculture https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/agriculture/organic-farming-benefits-soil-health-climate-change-food-quality/article69083521.ece
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, Asia, Regenerative agriculture; Library Resources: Soil - Specific Topics & Issues; Plants - Specific Topics & Issues
Title: (Organic Food) Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food
Description: (article) Research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for middle school
Contents: supports soil regeneration, reduces carbon emissions, preserves biodiversity, and helps both farmers and consumers thrive: issues with nutritional quality of produce; interdependence of soil, plants for higher nutritional quality; “if we choose our food with care, its impact could possibly be the biggest contribution each of us makes to protect the planet and, equally crucially, our health…”
Source: thehindu.com/nation/agriculture https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/agriculture/organic-farming-benefits-soil-health-climate-change-food-quality/article69083521.ece
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, Asia, Regenerative agriculture; Library Resources: Soil - Specific Topics & Issues; Plants - Specific Topics & Issues
Nutrition labels may come to the front of food packages under FDA proposal
Nutrition labels may come to the front of food packages under FDA proposal
Description: (article) research, Instructors - middle & high school
Contents: The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and added sugar: FDA nutrition priorities, nutrition info box - contents, advantages, expectations
Source: cnn/health https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/health/nutrition-labels-fda-proposal
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition
Nutrition labels may come to the front of food packages under FDA proposal
Description: (article) research, Instructors - middle & high school
Contents: The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and added sugar: FDA nutrition priorities, nutrition info box - contents, advantages, expectations
Source: cnn/health https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/health/nutrition-labels-fda-proposal
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition
Meet the economist who wants the field to account for nature
Meet the economist who wants the field to account for nature
Description: (article) instructors - highschool
Contents: Gretchen Daily is working to make the environment more of an element in economic decision making.
Source: technologyreview.com
Crossposted: Cross-diuscipline, Economics
Meet the economist who wants the field to account for nature
Description: (article) instructors - highschool
Contents: Gretchen Daily is working to make the environment more of an element in economic decision making.
Source: technologyreview.com
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Healthy Soil
Healthy Soil
Description: (website with lots of resources) Instructors - all ages
Contents: Soil is more than just a medium for growing your plants – it has a life of its own! Each scoop of soil contains millions of microbes that keep the tiny ecosystem functioning, which is essential for growing food and creating living landscapes. When we think about soil as a living system, we can better understand how its health can change based on how we treat it; healthy soil as a priority, soil is alive, what soil is made of, how do we assess soil healthy and keep it healthy
Source: Tulatin Soil and Water Conservation District https://tualatinswcd.org/priorities/healthy-soil/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit / Biospheres - Soil Microbiomes, Websites
Healthy Soil
Description: (website with lots of resources) Instructors - all ages
Contents: Soil is more than just a medium for growing your plants – it has a life of its own! Each scoop of soil contains millions of microbes that keep the tiny ecosystem functioning, which is essential for growing food and creating living landscapes. When we think about soil as a living system, we can better understand how its health can change based on how we treat it; healthy soil as a priority, soil is alive, what soil is made of, how do we assess soil healthy and keep it healthy
Source: Tulatin Soil and Water Conservation District https://tualatinswcd.org/priorities/healthy-soil/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit / Biospheres - Soil Microbiomes, Websites
Garden Adjective Adventure
Garden Adjective Adventure
Description: (complete lesson which can be made into a Unit) Instructors - all ages
Contents: A garden space is full of things (both living and nonliving) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.
Source: kidsgardening.org https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-garden-adjective-adventure/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants, Seeds, Compost - Lessons section in each
Garden Adjective Adventure
Description: (complete lesson which can be made into a Unit) Instructors - all ages
Contents: A garden space is full of things (both living and nonliving) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.
Source: kidsgardening.org https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-garden-adjective-adventure/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants, Seeds, Compost - Lessons section in each
FAO Soils Portal (UN Food & Agriculture Organization)
FAO Soils Portal
Description: (LOTS of diverse resources, free PDFs, etc) research, Instructors - mostly high school level content adaptable for all ages
Contents: wide variety of soil related resources from around the world
Source: UN Food & Agriculture Organization https://www.fao.org/soils-portal/resources/en/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations-Region,Global
FAO Soils Portal
Description: (LOTS of diverse resources, free PDFs, etc) research, Instructors - mostly high school level content adaptable for all ages
Contents: wide variety of soil related resources from around the world
Source: UN Food & Agriculture Organization https://www.fao.org/soils-portal/resources/en/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations-Region,Global
Foods ranked - Largest Environmental Impact
Foods ranked - Largest Environmental Impact
Description: (article - interesting comparisons, great graphics) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: rankings in all food categories
Source: Visual Capitalist
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-foods-with-the-largest-environmental-impact/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
Foods ranked - Largest Environmental Impact
Description: (article - interesting comparisons, great graphics) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: rankings in all food categories
Source: Visual Capitalist
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-foods-with-the-largest-environmental-impact/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why
Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why
Description: (article, gut microflora illustration) research, Instructors - high school, basic principles adaptable for all ages
Contents: gut microbiome health, dynamics of fiber in process of eliminating harmful bacteria, benefits over probiotics, future research
Source: sciencealert.com
https://www.sciencealert.com/eating-fiber-could-protect-you-from-infections-heres-why
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Biospheres - Microbiomes & Healthy People/Human Gut Science
Eating fiber could protect you from infections - here’s why
Description: (article, gut microflora illustration) research, Instructors - high school, basic principles adaptable for all ages
Contents: gut microbiome health, dynamics of fiber in process of eliminating harmful bacteria, benefits over probiotics, future research
Source: sciencealert.com
https://www.sciencealert.com/eating-fiber-could-protect-you-from-infections-heres-why
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Biospheres - Microbiomes & Healthy People/Human Gut Science
Ecochallenge - Food
Ecochallenge - Food
Description: (digital platform that gamifies behavior change) Instructors - all ages.
Contents: Fun challenges encourage new habits. Small steps lead to big change. Together, we build a more sustainable world.
Food challenge: Eating is an essential natural process for all living organisms, yet our globalized systems offers us limited awareness of how our eating habits impact ourselves, let alone the rest of the world -- including other humans, animals, and ecosystems. The choices people make every day about what to eat are far reaching and provide a clear and hopeful opportunity for change.
Source: ecochallenge. https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/challenges/food
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Communities & Systems - Facilitating Community, Online Communities, Food Systems; Health & Nutrition
Ecochallenge - Food
Description: (digital platform that gamifies behavior change) Instructors - all ages.
Contents: Fun challenges encourage new habits. Small steps lead to big change. Together, we build a more sustainable world.
Food challenge: Eating is an essential natural process for all living organisms, yet our globalized systems offers us limited awareness of how our eating habits impact ourselves, let alone the rest of the world -- including other humans, animals, and ecosystems. The choices people make every day about what to eat are far reaching and provide a clear and hopeful opportunity for change.
Source: ecochallenge. https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/challenges/food
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Communities & Systems - Facilitating Community, Online Communities, Food Systems; Health & Nutrition
(Best foods) Take a quiz - test your knowledge
(Best foods) Take a quiz - test your knowledge
Description: (quiz) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages
Contents: Picking the best food for you and your family can be difficult with so many choices. It can be so confusing when you consider all the different labels and certifications like organic, regenerative organic, non-GMO, grass-fed, pastured-raised, glyphosate-free, etc
Source: Rodale
Crossposted: Health & Nutrition
(Best foods) Take a quiz - test your knowledge
Description: (quiz) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages
Contents: Picking the best food for you and your family can be difficult with so many choices. It can be so confusing when you consider all the different labels and certifications like organic, regenerative organic, non-GMO, grass-fed, pastured-raised, glyphosate-free, etc
Source: Rodale
Crossposted: Health & Nutrition
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA): New Handouts Highlighting Food Sources of Key Nutrients
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA): New Handouts Highlighting Food Sources of Key Nutrients
Description: (DGA website with LOTS of resources, PDFs - handouts) Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: current guidelines, work under way, related projects, FAQs
Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
For the PDF handouts: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/professional-resources#foodsources
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)
New Handouts Highlighting Food Sources of Key Nutrients
Description: (DGA website with LOTS of resources, PDFs - handouts) Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: current guidelines, work under way, related projects, FAQs
Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
For the PDF handouts: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/professional-resources#foodsources
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific topics
CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) - USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS)
CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) - USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS)
Description: (website) Instructors - all ages
Contents: FULL of great resources - recipes, menus, food blog, creditable foods
Source: USDA https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp ; https://info.cacfp.org/creditablefoods
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Healthy People - Health & Nutrition; Research - US Government resources
CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) - USDA Food & Nutrition Service (FNS)
Description: (website) Instructors - all ages
Contents: FULL of great resources - recipes, menus, food blog, creditable foods
Source: USDA https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp ; https://info.cacfp.org/creditablefoods
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Health & Nutrition; Research - US Government resources,
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USDA - Team Nutrition
USDA - Team Nutrition
Description: (website) Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: Fueling Children's Healthy Growth, Learning, and Play - Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.
Source: USDA - Food Nutrition Services (FNS), https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Communities & Systems - Online communities
USDA - Team Nutrition
Description: (website) Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: Fueling Children's Healthy Growth, Learning, and Play - Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.
Source: USDA - Food Nutrition Services (FNS), https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Communities & Systems - Online communities
USDA - Food Nutrition Services, CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program)
USDA - Food Nutrition Services, CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program)
Description: (website) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: programs, data & research, resources
Source: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Food knowledge
USDA - Food Nutrition Services, CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program)
Description: (website) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: programs, data & research, resources
Source: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Food knowledge
National Agricultural Library (sample article)
Description: (sample article, events, resources) Instructors - all ages
Contents: Celebrate Native American Heritage month each November: discover indigenous cuisines & nutrition, explore Native American agriculture heritage, access curated resources for curated communities
Source: USDA National Agricultural Library
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAARS/bulletins/3b94253
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - indigenous knowledge, Marginalized People groups & food systems, Cultural considerations
Description: (articles, events, resources) Instructors - all ages
Contents: Celebrate Native American Heritage month each November: discover indigenous cuisines & nutrition, explore Native American agriculture heritage, access curated resources for curated communities
Source: USDA National Agricultural Library
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAARS/bulletins/3b94253
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - indigenous knowledge, Marginalized People groups & food systems; Cultural considerations
New report reveals crucial links between soil quality & human health, calls for global action
Description: (article) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: intro, key findings, call to action
Source: earth.org
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Soil - Specific Topics
Description: (article) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: intro, key findings, call to action
Source: earth.org
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Soil - Specific Topics