Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 3K views

    Obesity Lesson Plan

    Uploaded by

    api-371977679
    This 6th grade health lesson on obesity and nutrition will last 90 minutes. Students will learn about obesity, its causes and consequences. They will learn about the food pyramid and ways to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Students will take notes during a presentation, discuss their notes with partners, and do a food pyramid activity sorting foods into categories. The lesson covers standards about health promotion, influences on health behaviors, accessing health information, and communication skills.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Obesity Lesson Plan

    Uploaded by

    api-371977679
    3K views4 pages
    This 6th grade health lesson on obesity and nutrition will last 90 minutes. Students will learn about obesity, its causes and consequences. They will learn about the food pyramid and ways to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Students will take notes during a presentation, discuss their notes with partners, and do a food pyramid activity sorting foods into categories. The lesson covers standards about health promotion, influences on health behaviors, accessing health information, and communication skills.

    Original Title

    obesity lesson plan

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This 6th grade health lesson on obesity and nutrition will last 90 minutes. Students will learn about obesity, its causes and consequences. They will learn about the food pyramid and ways to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Students will take notes during a presentation, discuss their notes with partners, and do a food pyramid activity sorting foods into categories. The lesson covers standards about health promotion, influences on health behaviors, accessing health information, and communication skills.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    3K views4 pages

    Obesity Lesson Plan

    Uploaded by

    api-371977679
    This 6th grade health lesson on obesity and nutrition will last 90 minutes. Students will learn about obesity, its causes and consequences. They will learn about the food pyramid and ways to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Students will take notes during a presentation, discuss their notes with partners, and do a food pyramid activity sorting foods into categories. The lesson covers standards about health promotion, influences on health behaviors, accessing health information, and communication skills.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 4
    At a glance
    Powered by AI
    Some of the key takeaways from the lesson are that obesity has tripled in the last 30 years, one in five children are overweight, side effects of obesity include depression, diabetes, and poor body image, and contributors to obesity include food choices, eating patterns, and lack of physical activity.

    A person who is obese may experience depression, diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, early puberty, hypertension, poor body image, eating disorders, etc.

    Factors that may contribute to obesity include food choices, parental obesity, lack of physical activity, and demographics.

    OBESITY/NUTRITION

    By: Loren Larson

    Grade/Subject: 6th grade Health


    Duration: 90 Minutes: 45 minutes will be spent on the lesson and note taking – 15 minutes will
    be spent allowing the students to discuss/share their notes with a partner – 30 minutes will be
    spent allowing the students to work in groups to complete the food pyramid activity
    Materials:
    Food pyramid
    Food cutouts
    Notes sheet
    PowerPoint presentation
    Lesson/Objectives:
    The students will be able to:

     Explain what obesity is


     Explain what they believe is a cause of obesity
     Explain two ways that people can use to help prevent/fight obesity
     Explain general portion sizes/daily intake for each food group
     Sort out foods based on food groups
     List three potential negative consequences of obesity
    Standards:
    Health standard 1: students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease
    prevention to enhance health.
    Health standard 2: students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media,
    technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
    Health standard 3: students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and
    products and services to enhance health.
    Health standard 4: students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication
    skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
    Lesson:
    I will present a lesson to students about obesity and nutrition. I will cover facts such as
    the rise in obesity and statistics about obesity (obesity has tripled in the last 30 years/one in
    five children (17% of children in the US) is overweight). I will also cover side effects that come
    from being overweight (depressive symptoms, poor body image, early puberty, type 2 diabetes,
    etc.) and contributors (food choice, eating patterns, physical activity habits, etc.). I will go on to
    explain the food pyramid and give students tips about being healthier (eat from a variety of
    food groups, be more active, drink less sugary drinks and more water, etc.).
    Whole Group Engagement:
    Students will take notes on what they believe is important during a lesson about obesity and
    nutrition.
    After the lesson students will get together with a partner and discuss what they took for notes.
    If students have different notes than their partner they should exchange information so that
    they can expand their written knowledge about the lesson.
    Activity:
    1. Give a short introduction and explanation about the food pyramid activity
    2. Place students in groups of four to fill in and complete a blank food pyramid (see blank
    worksheet on last page).
    a. Encourage students to use their notes and memory to complete the food
    pyramid to the best of their ability. Students should be as detailed as they can.
    b. Have students sort out the food cutouts and glue them under the appropriate
    category on the food pyramid.
    Guided Questions:
    What negative consequences may a person who is obese experience?

     Depression, diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, early puberty, hypertension, poor body
    image, eating disorders, etc.
    What may contribute to obesity?

     Food choices, parental obesity, lack of physical activity, demographics, etc.


    How can a person prevent/fight obesity?

     Physical activity, monitor food/calorie intake, find a positive role model, substitute low-
    fat or nonfat items when possible, find someone to encourage you/hold you
    accountable, replace fried food with baked/grilled food, etc.
    Resources:
    http://www.obesity.org/obesity/resources/facts-about-obesity/childhood-overweight
    Name: _________________________ Date: ___________________
    1. Fill in each area of the pyramid with the correct food category.
    2. Color the food pyramid and food items around the pyramid.
    3. Cut out the food items and glue them under the appropriate category on the pyramid.

    You might also like