Many indicators of health are beyond a teenager's control, but there are many changes they can make in their daily life that can improve their health. Middle schoolers think about their physical, social, and mental health status before completing a three-day nutrition plan.

Concepts

self-awareness, healthy habits, life skills, self identity, self esteem, goal setting, healthy eating, Nutrition

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members copy down the nutrition log into a notebook to track a full week of meals
• Incorporate the lesson into a health class or teen issues course

Classroom Considerations

• Electronic booklet is attached
• Be sure that class members can discuss these issues in a mature and sensitive way
• The first lesson in a six-part unit

Pros

• Provides a comprehensive concept map and nutrition log
• Prompts important discussion and self-reflection

Cons

• None