NORTH CAROLINA ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

Health Education

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Grade 3

Strand: Nutrition and Physical Activity

• NCES.3.NPA.2 - Understand the importance of consuming a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.

  • NCES.3.NPA.2.1 - Identify the sources of a variety of foods.
  • NCES.3.NPA.2.2 - Categorize beverages that are more nutrient dense.
  • NCES.3.NPA.2.3 - Recognize appropriate portion sizes of foods for most Americans.