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Mini Lesson Activities

UH SNAP-Ed Mini Lesson Activities focus on nutrition and food safety. These flexible lessons can be delivered as short 5-minute activities at events like community fairs, or they can be grouped together for a full 1-hour class featuring a food demonstration.
Participant creating a velcro plate of food
Participants posing with sugar-sweetened beverage props after activity

Mini Lesson Activities include:

  • Make a Plate with MyPlate

    • Participants will learn how to build a healthy plate of food using USDA MyPlate. They’ll first create a plate that reflects their usual meals, then explore ways to make healthier choices.

  • Guess the Sugar and Rethink Your Drink

    • Participants will discover the hidden sugar in popular drinks and have the option to take part in a 1-minute brisk walking activity to experience how much movement it takes to burn off the calories from the sugar.

  • Check that Nutrition Facts Label!

    • Participants learn how to read Nutrition Facts labels and use the percent Daily Value (%DV) to determine whether foods are high or low in specific nutrients.

  • Wash It Well! (produce washing)

    • Participants will learn how to properly wash different types of fruits, vegetables, and herbs using recommended techniques. The activity includes information on what shouldn’t be washed, as well as products that shouldn’t be used in the washing process.

For more information, please see this Mini Lesson Activities flyer and book your session soon. Bookings are very limited.
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For more information, please contact:

UH SNAP-Ed Special Projects Coordinator

(808) 956-4124

hnctr@hawaii.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. SNAP-Ed serves low-income households and communities.