6th Grade Health
Chapter 4 Nutrition
Lesson 1
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- Define the term nutrition. Use it in an original sentence. 2. Identify- Name the six categories of nutrients. 3. Recall- Why is calcium important to your body? Thinking Critically 4. Hypothesize- How might you knowledge of nutrients influence your snack food choices? 5. Analyze- Record what you eat for one day. Remember to count the cups of water you drink. What nutrients have you eaten? What improvements, if any, can you make? Lesson 2 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- What is the my plate food guidance system? 2. Explain- Why does your level of activity affect how many calories you body needs? 3. Recall- How many cups of fruit should a moderately active 12-year-old eat per day? How many cups of vegetables? Thinking Critically 4. Synthesize- Describe a healthful meal that includes three different food groups. 5. Analyze- Stacy had a cup of milk at breakfast and a cup of yogurt after school. How many more cups from the milk group does she need to meet her daily recommendation? |
Lesson 3
What I Learned 1. List- Name two foods that contain saturated fat. 2. Recall- Why is limiting salt and fat important? 3. Identify- What are three guidelines to follow when choosing what to eat? Thinking Critically 4. Analyze- Think about the influences on your eating habits. Which factor do you think influences you most? Is this a positive or negative influence? 5. Hypothesize- Todd, who is active in sports, burns 2,500 calories a day. He eats 2,000 calories a day. What will happen to Todd's weight over time if he keeps up this routine? Lesson 4 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- What is the difference between being obese and just being overweight? 2. Recall- Name two eating disorders. 3. Explain- Why is it important to develop a realistic body image? Thinking Critically 4. Analyze- Why do you think more teens are overweight today than in the past? 5. Apply- Ryan has created an exercise plan to help him achieve a healthy weight. Why is it important for Ryan to start exercising slowly? |