Healthy Eating

Grade 545 min

aligned to Identify And Define The Types Of Macro-nutrients apply Understanding Of Calories, And The Nutritional Components Of Food And How They Impact Health And Fitness create And Develop A Balanced Nutritional Plan With Appropriate Calories And Macronutrients For Yourself Based On Age, Height, Weight, And Activity Level.

Learning Objective

I can create a healthy eating plan for myself, including the right amount of calories and macronutrients based on my age, height, weight, and how active I am.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Healthy Eating for Kids - Learn About Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins and Mineral Salts

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Plan a healthy nutritional plan for a full day that includes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. List each food item and identify which macronutrients and the amount of calories it provides. (you can use “my fitness pal” to help) Plan a healthy lunch that includes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. List each food item and identify which macronutrient it provides. Plan a healthy dinner that includes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. List each food item and identify which macronutrient it provides.

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