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Kids Health star star star star star
There's lots to do and loads to learn at this site from the Nemours Foundation. You can play games, explore cool animations of how your body works, find out how medicine works, check out a list of weird medical words and find out what they mean, read about how to eat for sports, check out the Food Guide Pyramid, and learn about different ways to get exercise. There is a section for teens where you can learn about drugs and alcohol, sexuality, school and work, and staying safe.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Framework CorrelationsYour Gross and Cool Body star star star star star
Vomit, spit, dandruff, zits, and hiccups. Find out how your body works with Wendall the Worm.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Framework CorrelationsDole 5 a Day star star star star star
Yes, its a commercial site, but it has some great nutrition information for kids. You'll find activities, recipes, facts, and activities.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

BAM! Body and Mind star star star star star
You can learn about physical and mental health at this site from the Centers for Disease Control. You'll find fact sheets, activities, and meet the expert profiles.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Sports Illustrated for Kids star star star star star
Get the latest sports news, try you hand at some games, learn about some great moments in sports, create a caption for a photo, and get tips from the pros!
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Framework CorrelationsNutrition Cafe star star star star
Who said you shouldn't play with your food? At this site from the Pacific Science Center and the Washington State Dairy Council, you can be a nutrition sleuth and find the missing nutrient, play the Grab a Grape game and test you food knowledge, or build a menu and see how nutritious it is.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Framework CorrelationsKids Food Club star star star
This interactive site lets kids explore nutrition and helps them make good choices. You'll find food facts, information about growing your own food, games, quizzes and activities.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

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