Since the fall of 2010, a nutrition education program has been provided to students in 13 Detroit high schools under the direction of Dr. Mariane Fahlman (Kinesiology, Health, Sports Studies; College of Education).  Information about healthy eating is provided to students in social studies, health and physical education classes.  This cross-curricular approach allows students to learn why and how to make smart food choices in three different subject areas.  The materials used are Linking Lessons, a set of 15 short (15 minute) lessons which focus on USDA dietary goals: eat more fruits and vegetables, eat more whole grains and balance calories in with calories expended through physical activity.  To maximize fidelity, all lessons are provided by the same registered dietitian who is a graduate of WSU and from also one of the high schools involved in the program.  Each lesson engages students in a discussion that begins with an examination of their personal eating habits and ends with “Healthy Homework” where they are challenged to apply what they learned during the week between lessons.  To help students increase their experience with a variety of healthy foods, each lesson includes a food tasting such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains or low-fat dairy items.  These lessons have reached more than 8,000 students attending high schools in economically-depressed areas.  Findings from this intervention indicate that students increased their knowledge and awareness of healthy eating as well as improving their food choice behaviors.   Results also revealed that teachers thought that integrating nutrition education into their subject areas worked well and was valuable to students.  [Funded in part by USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the State of Michigan.  These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers.  For food help, contact the toll free Michigan Food Assistance Program Hotline, 855 ASK-MICH.]