The model lesson invites students to take a class trip to a bodega or neighborhood grocery store. They practice reading nutrition labels, choose the healthiest options, and document the types of beverages being sold. Back in the classroom, students and educators discuss their findings. They explore the role of consumer demand in expanding healthy options in their neighborhood. Students can encourage store owners to sell healthier beverages by signing a postcard or writing a letter. Teachers also help students to set goals to drink healthier beverages.
Download the 2008-2009 Nutrition lesson plans

Success Stories from the Nutrition Lesson 
In the spring of 2008, almost 500 students participated in the Nutrition lesson plan. Over half of these students took field trips to their neighborhood bodega/corner store/grocery store to search for the availability of healthy beverage options. 

ESL Students from the United Bronx Parents (a DOE site) prepared a PowerPoint presentation to share their experiences with the Nutrition lesson. 
View the Searching for Healthy Drinks presentation (in PDF)

Teachers unanimously agreed that the Nutrition lesson plan was a success in their class and will use it again. 
Read the teachers' voices (in PDF)

Adult learners at two programs were surveyed about their drinking habits and knowledge of healthy drinks. Surveys were completed before and after participating in the lesson.
View the results (in PowerPoint)