Nutrition Basics

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can understand why healthy eating is important for a teenager.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

How The Six Basic Nutrients Affect Your Body

Bestie Health

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

ā€œExplain three things teenagers should know about healthy eating. Explain how vitamins contribute to a healthy immune system. Give a specific example of a vitamin and its benefit. Why is protein considered a "building block" for the body? Provide two examples of how protein is used in the body.ā€

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