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Using the State Curriculum: Health, Grade 6

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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.

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B. Food Production

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Objective
  1. Discuss the components of a food sanitation plan such as Fight Bac Campaign.

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E. Food and Health

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Objectives
  1. Define and discuss what constitutes a healthful weight based on approved screening and diagnostic tools, such as the Body Mass Index (BMI) or waist to hip circumference.
  2. Students will describe the benefits of physical activity in relationship to weight management.

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F. Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines

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  • 2. Describe and analyze the Nutrition Facts Label.
Objective
  1. Analyze the information on a nutrition facts label.

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Objective
  1. Identify components of the Physical Activity Pyramid.

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G. Body Image

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  • 1. Describe various factors that influence body image.
Objectives
  1. Distinguish between body composition and body image.
  2. Recognize and examine the factors that contribute to personal eating behaviors, such as hunger vs. appetite, stress, environment, family/culture, media, and peers.

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  • 2. Identify and describe body types.
Objective
  1. Identify different body types, including endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph.

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I. Goal Setting

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Objectives
  1. Describe the basic principles of meal planning.
  2. Explain how to create a healthy meal plan using the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.