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Nutrition Education

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The Cy-Fair Nutrition Education Program supports student wellness by promoting food literacy, healthy eating habits, and increased fruit and vegetable consumption across campuses.Through our partnership with Ready to Grow Gardens, nutrition education aligns with school lunch menus and Cy-Fair Garden Fresh Fridays using a Harvest of the Month calendar.

Program Highlights


Program Highlights

  • K-12 Nutrition Ed Across Campus
  • Cafeteria  + Class Curriculum              
  • Student Engagement & Food Literacy

How Nutrition Education is Delivered

Nutrition education is delivered through a multi-faceted approach designed to engage students and support campus wellness initiatives.

  • Classroom-based nutrition lessons  
  • Integration with Health & Physical Education  
  • Harvest of the Month & Garden Fresh Fridays  
  • Age-appropriate, interactive activities

Nutrition Lessons for Physical Education

Health and PE lesson plans developed by nutrition education coordinator and dietetic interns are available to support instruction at the elementary level.

Nutrition Matters


Meet the Nutrition Education Coordinator

Sierra Bell, MS, RDN is the Nutrition Education Coordinator for the district, where she leads nutrition education initiatives across elementary, middle, and high school campuses. She collaborates with schools and community partners to deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support student wellness, food literacy, and lifelong healthy habits. To request a nutrition education session or ask questions, please contact: Sierra.Bell@cfisd.net

Topics may include:

  • Understanding MyPlate
  • Fostering a positive relationship with food
  • Exploring foods using the five senses
  • Making food fun
  • Body positivity
  • Additional nutrition and wellness topics tailored to student needs
Harvest of the Month


Harvest of the Month

Harvest of the Month highlights seasonal fruits and vegetables and connects nutrition education with foods served in the cafeteria through Cy-Fair Garden Fresh Fridays. These lessons are developed by the nutrition education coordinator and are available to support physical education instruction.