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Nutrition & Physical Activity

Description: 

This 7th grade Nutrition Unit focuses on parts of the Michigan Model Curriculum. More specifically, students will learn information about the USDA My Plate guidelines, how to track calories, read food labels, make healthy choices, and much more.

Link: 
Nutrition Unit Plan & Documents
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15i7r2Nki55MAH3KOpqd-KszIpdG4nvOclsIxGRMc3kk/edit
Author: 
aekkens
Content Area: 
Elective Subjects
Health and Physical Education
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Unit
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
7
Tags: 
hamiltoncohort3

Student prerequisite skills and knowledge

None

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

The concepts and procedures that are explained in this lesson are...

  • USDA My Plate guidelines
  • Food diary & calorie tracking
  • Making the healthiest fast food choices
  • Moderate & Vigorous Physical Activities
  • Body Image
  • Making Healthy Food Choices
  • Groceries around the world
  • School cafeteria food

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

Students enter this unit with a wide range of knowledge and curiosity.  It's important to clear up any myths and misconceptions from the beginning to help the group get started on the right track.  I have found that most students are very engaged during this unit because it nicely balances and blends what is happening in their own lives with suggestions for positive change.  The potential to positively impact the health of students is great during this unit!