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Michigan Model® Scope and Sequence Chart - 
Nutrition 7-12

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| Grade 7-8 | Grade 9-12 

Following is the sequence of the secondary level Nutrition modules in the Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education® Curriculum. For more information about a specific grade level, including links to a complete list of learning objectives, select the highlighted grade level in the left hand column.

Dietary Behaviors

Grade 7-8 What's Food Got to Do With It?
Content 
  • Health benefits of eating:
    - foods from the five food groups
    - recommended number and size of servings from each food group
  • Factors in weight control
  • Influence of body image on eating patterns

Skills

  • Read food labels
  • Select a balanced diet
  • Design diets to meet specific goals
  • Plan nutritious meals at fast food restaurants
  • Plan to improve personal dietary habits
  • Analyze
    - food packaging and advertising claims
    - nutrition information
  • Advocate with others for availability of nutritious foods
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Grade 9-12 Help Yourself to Good Nutrition
Content 
  • Health benefits of eating:
    - foods from the five food groups
    - recommended number and size of servings from each food group
  • Weight management principles and myths regarding weight loss
  • Influence of body image on eating patterns
  • Healthy and unhealthy eating patterns

Skills

  • Plan:
    - healthy weight loss/maintenance
    - nutritious meals within a budget
    - nutritious meals at fast food restaurants
    - for improved personal nutrition
  • Analyze effects of nutrition on:
    - physical activity
    - athletic performance
    - pregnancy
    - fetal development
  • Analyze nutrition information and resources
  • Synthesize and communicate research findings on nutrition
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