Lesson 1: Body Image

• Identify factors that determine body shape and contribute to a person's image and self concept.

• Examine the importance of having a positive body image.
• Review the food groups and the recommended amounts to be eaten from each group.

Lesson 2: Intake + Output = Weight Loss, Gain, or Maintenance

• Examine the formula for weight management.

• Review the definitions for "nutrient dense" and "high fat."
• Apply the formula for weight management to hypothetical situations teenagers face.
• Prepare meal plans applying their knowledge of nutrition.
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Lesson 3: Nutrition Advice for Losing Weight

• Distinguish between facts and myths surrounding weight loss.

• Prepare a healthy weight loss plan that incorporates exercise and a nutritious diet.
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Lesson 4: Nutrition Advice for Maria and Bob

• Distinguish between unhealthy and healthy ways to lose weight.

• Identify the dangers of being underweight.
• Identify unhealthy eating patterns.
• Identify resources for help with weight loss or unhealthy eating patterns.
• Formulate advice for young people who need help for unhealthy eating patterns.
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Lesson 5: Nutrition for Special Situations

• Examine nutrition practices that enhance physical performance when involved in physical activities and athletics.

• Distinguish between facts and myths surrounding nutrition and athletics.

• Examine nutrition practices that are important for the health of a pregnant woman and her baby.
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Lesson 6: The Economics of Food

• Examine ways to select healthy foods at fast food restaurants.

• Compare the relationship between cost and nutritional content of food and identify ways to lower costs and eat nutritious foods.
• Explore the costs of school lunches.
• Identify ways to improve the school lunch menu without increasing the costs.
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Lesson 7: Getting Reliable Information

• Identify reliable and questionable sources of nutrition information.

• Explore nutrition information that is available in print form and via technology.
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Lesson 8: Finding Out More - Part One

• Employ technology and library skills and utilize community resources to get reliable nutrition information.
• Synthesize nutrition information to prepare brief research papers.
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Lesson 9: Finding Out More - Part Two

• Employ technology and library skills and utilize community resources to get reliable nutrition information.

• Synthesize nutrition information to prepare brief research papers.
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Lesson 10: Finding Out More - Part Three

• Employ technology and library skills and utilize community resources to get reliable nutrition information.

• Synthesize nutrition information to prepare brief research papers.
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Lesson 11: Sharing What We Know

• Explore nutrition-related concepts based on research findings.
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Lesson 12: Applying What We Know

• Explore nutrition-related concepts based on research findings.

• Analyze their personal nutrition needs.
• Examine their personal eating habits and preferences.
• Prepare a plan for improving their nutrition.
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