Aurora- Nutrition Lesson

I had a great time talking about nutrition with the kids in the aftercare. A lot of them were really eager to talk through the different food groups and healthy food options. I had a lot of fun and would definitely volunteer with this group again.

This was the first time I’ve volunteered with Health Students Teaching Memphis Youth, and the experience was so meaningful! I worked with other medical students to deliver a lesson about nutrition to elementary-age students. The students were so happy, respectful, and willing to learn, and they brought joy to my heart.
I’d also like to acknowledge the 7 other medical students that were there because they were so helpful. Most of them had taught these lessons before, so it was easy for me as a first-timer to follow along and participate.
I would definitely plan to do something like this again!

This was a great lesson for the kids, as they were actually eating a meal at the time we gave the lesson. So, we were able to have them look at nutrition labels on their food to determine the nutritional value of the foods they were eating.