Topics
Covered
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MyPlate and the food groups
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“Sometimes Foods”
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Nutrients and their role in growth and development
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Portion sizes/eating in moderation
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The importance of daily physical activity
Objectives
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Students will be able to name and identify the 5 food groups in MyPlate
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Students will be able to name 1 important way that each of the food groups helps them to have healthy bodies
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Students will be able to recognize that healthy habits are important to maintaining a healthy body
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Students will be able to identify healthy portion sizes as well as list 3 “sometimes foods” and explain why they are not considered healthful choices
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Students will be able to identify ways to increase their physical activity and understand why physical activity is important
Standards
met
NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS:
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Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Standard 6: Values physical health for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction
Program Materials
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Estimated Teachable Minutes
MYPLATE, MY BODY - 15 Minutes
While You Watch - 15m
Classroom Cookbook - 10m
Following the Food Groups - 30m
Food Investigation - 30m
How Many? - 15m
The ABC’s of Being Active - 15m
Make your own MyPlate - 15m
Time to Grow! - 15m
Apple Tasting - 15m
Cookie Monster and the Four Bears - 15m
Growing with Nutritious Foods - 15-30m
I Eat Healthy - 10m
My Favorite Foods - 30m
My Favorite Meals - 30m
Pot Luck Plate - 15-30m
Take an Activity Break! - 3-5m