
With a vast network of 250 county Extension offices and some 900 professional educators, the expertise provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to every resident in every Texas county.
The Balancing Food & Play curriculum was designed to improve knowledge and behaviors related to the following four educational constructs:
The curriculum contains four elements. There are 20 lesson plans that include:
There are also 8 take-home reading assignments, four parent letters, and a 41-page journal for each student.
The second edition of the Balancing Food & Play curriculum incorporates the Food Guidance System called MyPlate. The MyPlate icon serves as a reminder for healthy eating and illustrates the five food groups.
With a vast network of 250 county Extension offices and some 900 professional educators, the expertise provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to every resident in every Texas county.