Learning Targets:

• In this unit you will research and talk about current recommendations that help form a nutritious diet. 

• In this unit you will create a physical activity and nutrition plan based on current research and personal needs.

Student Success Criteria:

I can…

1. Research nutrition guidelines.

2. Discuss how the nutrition guidelines connect to a nutritionally balanced diet.

3. Create a nutrition and physical activity plan based on personal needs and current guidelines.

• 1.2N Research and discuss the practical current research-based guidelines for a nutritionally balanced diet. 

• 6.3N Create a personal nutrition and physical activity plan based on current guidelines.

• 1.10 Evaluate various approaches to maintain a healthy weight.  

• 2.1N Evaluate internal and external influences that affect food choices. 

• 2.6N Analyze internal and external influences that affect physical activity. 

• 7.2N Critique one’s personal diet for overall balance of key nutrients. 

• 7.3 N Identify strategies for eating more fruits and vegetables.

1. Why is it important to research current nutrition guidelines? 

2. How do we design a nutritionally balanced diet? 

3. How can creating a nutrition and physical activity plan benefit our health? 

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LP: Define what constitutes a nutritionally balanced diet. 

QC: In three sentences, explain a nutritionally balanced diet.

LP: Locate and identify credible sources that explain current research-based guidelines for a nutritionally balanced diet. 

QC: List at least three credible sources that explain what constitutes a nutritionally balanced diet. Provide at least one reason as to why you chose this source. 

LP: Deconstruct your findings using non examples and examples of what comprises a nutritionally balanced diet. 

QC: Create a list of examples and nonexamples of foods that can create a nutritionally balanced diet. 

LP: List several elements of a nutrition and physical activity plan. 

QC: Fill out the table provided and identify at least four elements that comprise a nutrition and physical activity plan.

LP: Reorganize original nutrition and physical activity plan into a new structure that reflects current nutrition and health guidelines. 

QC: Using your labeled weekly calendar plan, reorganize your client’s outline to include…

1. Current nutrition and health guidelines

2. A variety of different exercises and meals

3. At least five days of exercise

4. Seven days of meals listed

In one paragraph, explain…

1. What a nutrition and physical activity plan is and identify why they are important

2. How they can help improve your overall health. 

3. The importance of using current nutrition and physical activity guidelines to help design nutrition and physical activity plans.