Table 1.

Abriendo Caminos Weekly Nutrition Lesson Topics.

Week	Topic	Objective	Food Demonstration
1	Portions and Nutrition Facts Label	Understand proper portion sizes for the five major food groups Understand how to read a nutrition facts label Recognize the benefits of drinking water	Cheese quesadilla Water pitcher
2	Fruits and Vegetables	Learn how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our plates Understand the importance of fruit and vegetable intake in the context of health	Fruit kabobs Fruits and vegetables seasoned with lemon and chili powder Smoothies with fruits and vegetables
3	Whole Grains and Legumes	Recognize the difference between whole and refined grains Understand how grains benefit our health Identify ways to increase whole-grain intake	Mexicali popcorn Amaranth skulls
4	Salts and Sugars	Identify foods high in sodium Identify healthier, low-sodium alternatives Identify foods high in added sugar Identify sugar alternatives Recognize the consequences of excessive salt and sugar intake	Vegetables seasoned with low-sodium chili powder
5	Fats and Proteins	Identify foods high in fat Identify healthy fats and differentiate them from saturated fats Understand the importance of protein in our diets Understand the differences between plant and animal proteins Identify a variety of lean protein sources	Variety of milk (whole, 2%, 1%, fat-free) Cheese (non-fat, skim, regular)
6	Fiesta	Reflect and apply the information learning in previous weeks by creating and sharing a healthier version of a traditional recipe	Traditional dishes that were modified with healthier ingredients or cooking methods

Adapted from Hannon et al. [25] and Hammons et al. [29].