How does what you eat compare to an NFL football player? The final video in a 10-part series explains the nutrition requirements at the extreme level of an NFL player. The instructor explains the key nutrients and their nutritional purposes for fueling world-class athletes.

Concepts

healthy habits, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water, fats, nutrients, calories

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to record their dietary intake for three days, and analyze their information for the six essential nutrients

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware that food intake and healthy eating may be a sensitive topic for some
• Expects a basic understanding of the core nutrients prior to the lesson

Pros

• Provides engaging examples to support the content
• Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout the lesson

Cons

• None