NUTRITION AND FITNESS |
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Standard 6 Nutrition and Fitness
Students will demonstrate the ability to use nutrition and fitness knowledge, skills, and strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Topic
E. Food and Health
Indicator
1. Analyze the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight.
Objectives
a. Discuss what constitutes a healthful weight based on the Body Mass Index (BMI).
b. Assess the benefits of physical activity in relationship to weight management.
c. Describe the concept of energy balance.
d. Evaluate common factors that contribute to excess weight gain.
Indicator
2. Analyze influences on eating and activity behaviors.
Objectives
a. Investigate the influences on personal eating and activity behaviors.
b. Argue the impact of influences on nutrition and activity choices.
c. Determine strategies to maximize positive influences and minimize negative influences.
Indicator
3. Analyze eating and activity behaviors that need improvement.
Objectives
a. Identify areas of personal eating behaviors that need improvement.
b. Assess personal fitness and identify areas of personal physical activity behaviors that need improvement..
c. Determine a plan of action to address areas targeted for improvement.
Topic
G. Body Image
Indicator
1. Explain body image, how it is developed, and how it is influenced.
Objectives
a. Implement strategies to counteract negative influences on body image.
b. Describe a variety of eating disorders and the relationship between eating and the body.
c. Analyze the impact of the media on body image.
2009-01-27
