Literacy and Your Health
Learning Objective
I can predict how health literacy and personal behaviors impact overall health.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli
TED-Ed
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Most of the weight of a dehydrated brain comes from fats, also known as lipids.
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Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are linked to preventing degenerative brain conditions and must come from our diets.
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Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables strengthen the brain to fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how choosing to eat a diet high in processed foods (like white bread and sugary snacks) might negatively impact your brain function and overall health, based on what you learned in the video.”
Teacher Guide
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