Description should include dietary guidelines recommended for health and wellness, such as My Plate, and the basic food groups:
- grains
- vegetables
- fruits
- dairy
- protein foods.
Description should also include
- reading nutrition labels
- eating appropriate serving sizes
- maintaining a healthy weight
- understanding the diseases/disorders linked with obesity
- acknowledging the importance of exercise.
Process/Skill Questions
- What are the basic food groups? Why is each important for overall good health?
- How many servings should a person eat from each of the food groups?
- How many servings should a person eat from the vegetable group?
- Why was the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established?
- What are the differences between the Food Guide Pyramid and My Plate?
- What is BMI, and how is it calculated?
- What conditions can occur because of obesity?
- What are the benefits of exercise?
- What are the risks of being under- or overweight?
- What factors must be considered when choosing a weight-loss diet?