7th Grade Health
Chapter 4 Nutrition
Lesson 1
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- What is fiber? 2. Identify- Which nutrient group is preferred by the body as a source of energy? 3. Explain- How do vitamins help your body? 4. List- Name the six nutrient groups that your body needs to be healthy. Thinking Critically 5. Apply- Your friend eats a lot of snacks that are high in fat and sugar. She also says she doesn't like fruits or vegetables. How could you influence your peer to make more healthful food choices? 6. Infer- Why do you think the U.S. government requires a Nutrition Fact Label on packaged foods? Lesson 2 What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- Define calorie. 2. Identify- List the major food groups shown in My Plate. 3. Explain- How much from the milk group does My Plate recommend that people ages 9 to 13 consume each day? 4. List- Name three factors that can influence your food choices. Thinking Critically 5. Hypothesize- What role might family, community, and cultural attitudes play in a teen's food choices? 6. Analyze- How does choosing healthful foods show that you are taking responsibility for personal health behavior? |
Lesson 4
What I Learned 1. Vocabulary- Define digestion. 2. List- Identify the major parts of the digestive system. 3. Explain- What is the function of the kidneys? 4. Describe- How can you take responsibility for caring for your digestive and excretory system? Critical Thinking 5. Apply- Your friend Sherry doesn't like the taste of plain water. However, you know that drinking enough water is important for the digestive and excretory systems. What might you say to Sherry to influence her to make a healthy choice to consume more water? 6. Hypothesize- How do the digestive and excretory systems work together and influence each other? |