Health Strand 5, Day 1

Objective:

• To understand the 6 basic nutrients and how students can use them for a healthy lifestyle.

• To learn how MyPlate can help with food choices.

• To understand the importance of proper hydration.

Vocabulary

• Macronutrient: 

• Micronutrient: 

• Nutrient Dense Foods:

• My Plate: 

6 Essential Nutrients Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urr-MKKs8zc

My Plate Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J1hmmy1OB4

• To help students better understand the dangers of too much sugar and caffeine.

Importance of Water 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMGFqMmUFs

Ted Talk on the harmful effects of eating too much sugar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tic7X3ET4gE

Dangers of energy drinks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akgolvyGcDw

Energy Drinks and Athletes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-nHxBDItFA