An Activity on Nutrition and Food What to Eat? An Activity on Nutrition and Food

Before the lesson Complete a two minute free write about what you typically eat in a day for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Discussion Do you think you enough food? Do you think you eat Too much Food? Do you think you eat the right kinds of food to keep you healthy?

WIth your group, come up with a definition for Malnutrition

Malnutrition impacts people worldwide, not just those who live in poverty! Malnutrition can be the result of eating too little, eating too much, or eating the wrong kids of foods. Malnutrition is both undernutrition and overnutrition

Activity ONE Side by Side Lunch Comparison Analyze both lunches and choose which lunch would be the better choice for an active high school student. What makes this the better choice?

Assessment Resources are provided for you on the next slide You will construct an ideal diet for a day. An ideal diet would help you maintain a healthy weight based on your level of activity, age, and height. Resources are provided for you on the next slide

Resources Choose my Plate: This will help you design an ideal diet International Dietary Guidelines: View food pyramids for traditional international diets including Latin America, France, Germany, etc. Latin America-My Plate: Nutritious meals and easy recipes from Mexico, Spain, Argentina and beyond!