Lesson Plan 1: Nutrition Education 101

In this lesson, students will learn about some key nutrition principles, such as food groups, portion sizes, intuitive eating, and fasting. Students will learn strategies that will help them pursue their individualized healthy-living goals.

Grade level: 9 - 12

Prep time: 30 min

Lesson Duration: 60 min + Optional Extension Activity (10 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize what nutrition strategies will help them achieve their goals and what lifestyle choices will hinder them
• Identify and apply strategies to pursue personal healthy-living goals
• Demonstrate an understanding of strategies that can help them take control of their health and pursue well-being

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• 7 Day Health Experiment (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

•  Eating the World’s Worst Diet for 7 Days (YouTube)

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.