Young learners discuss how to practice healthy eating habits and the body's need for energy through discussion and exploration of the MyPlate system.

Concepts

healthy eating, healthy habits, Nutrition, nutritional needs, food groups, the food pyramid

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Additional Tags

health

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Classroom Considerations

• This lesson is part of a series of three, and included materials refer to the unit as a whole
• Most of this lesson involves a balance between direct instruction and independent food journaling

Pros

• Several suggestions provided for activities based on the MyPlate system
• Several worksheets and additional materials included

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.6.2 W.6.8