Module 2 · Spring growing, garden systems, and food skills
Create a Garden-to-Plate Nutrient Map
Adult extension of: Nutrients and Vitamins
Adults examine colorful garden foods, connect them with broad nutrient groups, and design one balanced, affordable way to use more produce without making medical promises.
01 · Learning
Objectives
- Identify several nutrients commonly associated with selected produce.
- Compare color, preparation, cost, and personal preference.
- Plan one achievable produce addition to a familiar meal.
02 · Preparation
Materials
Real, toy, or photo examples of vegetables and fruit; nutrition information cards; body-system diagram; grocery flyer; meal-planning sheet; markers; optional approved food samples.
03 · Practice
Adult project
- 1
Sort produce by color and name familiar ways each item is prepared.
- 2
Use reference cards to connect foods with broad nutrient groups.
- 3
Discuss that health depends on overall patterns, not one miracle food.
- 4
Choose a familiar meal and identify where produce could be added.
- 5
Compare fresh, frozen, and canned options for cost and convenience.
- 6
Write or picture one realistic shopping and preparation plan.
Practical and therapeutic connection
Why this work matters
The adult task supports food choice, budgeting, self-advocacy, and practical meal planning while respecting individual preferences.