Resources for Families

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  Field to Table STEAM Packet

  There is much more to sugar than you might think! Learn about sugar’s history, how it is naturally made by plants, its impact on the environment, why it is added to foods and more in this STEAM packet designed for grades 7-12.

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  How Well Do You Know Sugar?

  This booklet provides information on what sugar is, why it is in foods, consumption trends and much more.

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  9 Misunderstandings About Sugar

  What myths about sugar are you believing? The facts that go alongside those myths might be surprising to some.

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  What are Added Sugars?

  There is a lot of talk about added sugars. Here is a list of added sugars as defined by the FDA here as well as some basic info on carbohydrates.

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  Sugar Beet Processing Infograph

  Once sugar beets are harvested from the fields, they are processed to get the sugar the plants have already made ready for your table.

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  Sugar Cane Refining Infograph

  Once sugar cane is harvested from the field, it is refined to get the sugar the plants have already made ready for your table.

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  Sugar’s Role in Food Chart

  Sugar plays many functional roles in food beyond sweetness, from balancing acidity to preventing spoilage.

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  Farm to Table: The Adventures of Sugar Beet and Sugar Cane

  This coloring book follows the journey of sugar beet and sugar cane from the farm to the table. Learn about the importance of a balanced diet and eating the right foods that give you fuel to play.

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  One Tooth, Two Teeth, Clean Teeth, Good Teeth

  Join the cavity-free generation! This fun, hands-on brochure for children ages 4-8 is suitable for use in schools and dental offices. It’s an educational tool that introduces children to the importance of good dental care and regular visits to the dentist. It’s also available in Spanish.

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  Variety’s Mountain

  This colorful brochure for young children explains the importance of nutrition and physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. It’s also available in Spanish.

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