Other High School Modules:

Character Education

HIV/AIDS Prevention

Nutrition Education

Physical Activity

Substance Abuse Prevention

Tobacco Prevention

Violence Prevention

Gambling Prevention

Sun Safety


 

Nutrition Grades 9-12



Help Yourself to
Good Nutrition

 

 

Goals of this Module

The students will:
  • Understand how a person's body image can influence eating patterns.

  • Understand the health benefits of eating a variety of foods from the food groups in the recommended daily amounts.

  • Apply the basic principles for weight management.

  • Apply their knowledge of healthy weight management to identify myths regarding weight loss and create plans for healthy weight loss.

  • Analyze the difference between healthy and unhealthy eating patterns.

  • Understand how nutrition affects physical activity, athletic performance, pregnancy, and fetal development.

  • Apply their knowledge of nutrition to plan nutritious meals within a budget and at fast food restaurants.

  • Access accurate, reliable information on nutrition-related topics.

  • Understand where to locate help for concerns regarding nutrition issues.

  • Synthesize reliable nutrition information to present research findings to peers.

  • Apply their knowledge about nutrition to formulate a plan for improving their personal nutrition.
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