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Using the State Curriculum: Health, Grade 3

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Nutrition and Fitness:

Health:

Standard 6.0 Nutrition and Fitness

Students will demonstrate the ability to use nutrition and fitness knowledge, skills, and strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Topic

D. Nutrients

Indicator

  • 1. Identify and define functions of nutrients.
Objectives
  1. Describe the six major nutrients and how the body uses them.
  2. Describe why the body needs water.

Topic

E. Food and Health

Indicator

Objectives
  1. Define healthy weight.
  2. Discuss factors that affect a person’s weight, such as age, gender, height, family, society, activity level, and illness.
  3. Illustrate the importance of balancing food intake with physical activity.

Topic

F. Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines

Indicator

  • 2. Analyze the Nutrition Facts Label.
Objectives
  1. Identify the information provided on the Nutrition Facts Label.
  2. Explain why the Nutrition Facts Label is a valid source of information.
  3. Compare the relationship between serving size and servings per container.

Topic

G. Body Image

Indicator

Objectives
  1. Define body image.
  2. Explain how internal and external influences impact body image.