Choosing Healthy Foods

Grade 945 min

aligned to Examine The Nutritional Needs Of Individuals And Families In Relation To Health And Wellness Across The Life Span

Learning Objective

I can analyze a food label to determine the nutritional content and make healthier food selections.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Choose My Plate Dietary Guidelines

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œAccording to the Choose My Plate model, is a meal consisting of a large portion of steak, a small side of white rice, and a small pat of butter considered a healthy meal? Explain why or why not, referencing specific food groups and recommendations from the video. You are choosing between two snacks: a handful of mixed nuts and a small bag of potato chips. Based on the Choose My Plate model and the information in the video, which would be the healthier choice? Explain your reasoning, referencing specific food groups and recommendations from the video.”

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