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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. Explain the role of nutrients.
Objectives
- Describe the function of the six major nutrients.
- List and explain how nutrients affect the risk factors for common chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Type II Diabetes.
- Describe how nutrient intake can contribute to being overweight or obese.
- Investigate food sources/groups for nutrients that have a positive and negative effect on the four common chronic diseases and being overweight or obese.
Topic
E. Food and Health
Indicator
- 1. Interpret the relationship among food intake, physical activity, and weight management.
Objectives
- Describe how to maintain a healthful weight by monitoring calories, energy balance, and physical activity.
- Predict how insufficient energy balance impacts health.
Topic
F. Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines
Indicator
- 1. Investigate the differences in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans related to culture and age groups.
Objectives
- Compare healthy eating plans from other cultures.
- Compare different nutritional requirements for various age groups.
Indicator
- 3. Illustrate the Physical Activity Pyramid as it relates to physical activity level.
Objectives
- Compare personal physical activity level to the components of the Physical Activity Pyramid.
- Investigate additional forms of physical activity that will lead to 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
Topic
G. Body Image
Indicator
- 1. Examine the media for messages that impact body image.
Objectives
- Compare how various media messages portray males and females.
- Identify and describe the effect of marketing strategies on consumer choice and body image.
Topic
H. Eating Disorders
Indicator
- 1. Examine various kinds of eating disorders.
Objectives
Indicator
- 2. Analyze internal and external influences that may lead to eating disorders.
Objectives
- Distinguish between internal and external influences.
- Demonstrate how knowledge of eating disorders impacts real life situations.
Topic
I. Goal Setting
Indicator
- 1. Apply the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in meal planning.
Objectives
- Apply the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in making healthy food choices at home meals, school meals, fast food restaurants, restaurants, parties/events, and movies.
- Develop and assess a healthy eating plan based on the Dietary Guidelines.
Indicator
- 2. Identify and construct a personal weight management plan.
Objective
- Develop a physical activity plan for weight management.
