Since 2007, LiveWell Kids Nutrition has been an in-class nutrition education curriculum for K-5 students in the Redondo Beach Unified School District, taught by trained parent volunteers who deliver nutrition lessons throughout the school year. The program consists of five 30-minute lessons based on a thorough review of existing, evidence-based strategies.
2020-2021 UPDATE
Due to COVID-19, volunteer delivery of LiveWell Kids Nutrition is on hold for the 2020-2021 academic year. To go along with distance learning, the first two nutrition lessons have been converted into video format. These videos are tailored to fit two age groups: Grades TK- 2nd and Grades 3rd-5th. Accompanying handouts are included with each lesson plan.
Lesson 1: Mindful Eating Behaviors
- Video Lesson (Grades K-2)
- Parent Handout (Grades K-2)
- Student Handout - Food Rainbow (K-2)
- Student Handout - Hunger Gauge (K-2)
- Student Handout - Five Senses (K-2)
- Video Lesson (Grades 3-5)
- Parent Handout (Grades 3-5)
- Supplemental Activity (Grades 3-5)
Lesson 2: Eating from the Rainbow (Fruits & Vegetables)
- Video Lesson (Grades K-2)
- Parent Handout (Grades K-2)
- Student Handout - My Plate (K-2)
- Student Handout - Eating From the Rainbow (K-2)
- Video Lesson (Grades 3-5)
- Parent Handout (Grades 3-5)
- Student Handout - My Plate (Grades 3-5)
- Student Handout - Food Group Health Benefits (Grades 3-5)
- Student Handout - Eating Healthy at Gatherings (Grades 3-5)
More Resources
Websites
- Information about healthy eating from MyPlate
- CDC child nutrition facts and resources
- CDC water intake facts
- CDC physical activity facts
- How to enjoy more fruits and vegetables from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Videos
For more information, please contact:
Tami Kachel, MPH
School Health Programs Coordinator
tami.kachel@bchd.org
Childhood Obesity Decline in Redondo Beach
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in partnership with Beach Cities Health District. Recent Trends in Childhood Obesity Prevalence in the Redondo Beach Unified School District: A Case Study; June 2020.
Palacios, C., Simon, P., Steward, A., Garner, T., Hameed, H., & Shetgiri, R. (2022). Impact of an Elementary School-Based Wellness Initiative on Child Obesity Prevalence: LiveWell Kids. Health Promotion Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399211065717
