5-3-2012 Did you know the Pyramid is now a Plate?

Teching the CCCS

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Grades 5-8

Wellness: Nutrition

2.1 Wellness: All students will acquire health promotion concepts and skills to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
B. Nutrition				RESOURCES
6	Eating patterns are influenced by a variety of factors.	2.1.6.B.1	Determine factors that influence food choices and eating patterns.	Balanced Diet Pyramid becomes Plate Dole: Super Kids Teen Health: Nutrition Kid Health: Fabulous Food School Nutrition Association Teach Nutrition Nourish Interactive ABCs of Teaching Nutrition Teaching Nutrition Nutrition for Kids Education World: Nutrition Eating Patterns Food Pyramid Power Unit Break Bad Eating Habits Eating Patterns Article Eating Patterns faqs 5 Dangerous Eating Habits Food and Nutrition Choices Raising Food Smart Kids COOL FOOD Sugar Stacks Food Play Productions What is Cholesterol? The Family Meal What's For Dinner Get the Glass! Nourish Interactive
		2.1.6.B.2	Summarize the benefits and risks associated with nutritional choices, based on eating patterns.
		2.1.6.B.3	Create a daily balanced nutritional meal plan based on nutritional content, value, calories, and cost.
		2.1.6.B.4	Compare and contrast nutritional information on similar food products in order to make informed choices.
8	Eating patterns are influenced by a variety of factors.	2.1.8.B.1	Analyze how culture, health status, age, and eating environment influence personal eating patterns and recommend ways to provide nutritional balance.
		2.1.8.B.2	Identify and defend healthy ways for adolescents to lose, gain, or maintain weight.
		2.1.8.B.3	Design a weekly nutritional plan for families with different lifestyles, resources, special needs, and cultural backgrounds.
		2.1.8.B.4	Analyze the nutritional values of new products and supplements.