Lesson Plan

Understanding Your Diet

Help 11th-grade students understand how their eating habits impact their health by reflecting on their current diet and setting personal nutrition goals.

By connecting daily eating patterns to overall health, students can make informed decisions to improve their lifestyle and achieve long-term wellness.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

5 Minutes

Step 2

Self-Reflection Activity

10 Minutes

Step 3

Interactive Discussion

5 Minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting & Wrap-Up

5 Minutes

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Slide Deck

Food And You

Introduce the concept of 'Food And You'. Explain that this slide deck will guide students through key nutrition concepts. Emphasize why understanding their daily eating habits can help improve overall health.

Eat Balanced, Live Well

Discuss the basic components of a healthy diet. Touch upon macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals). Highlight the importance of balance and variety in meals.

The Balanced Plate

Reinforce the idea of moderation and variety in diet. Compare a balanced plate versus an unbalanced one. Include visuals of a balanced plate, ideally colorful food images.

Reflect on Your Plate

Encourage discussion around personal eating habits. Ask students to reflect how their current diet compares with the ideal nutritional guidelines. Pause for Q&A.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the discussion and key takeaways. Reinforce the relationship between food, energy, mood, and overall health.

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Worksheet

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Are You What You Eat?

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 3
For Districts