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