ContentI. Class Debate over Fast Food is the main cause of Obesity
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Learning ObjectiveAnalyze and compose an argument about the impact of fast food on society as it relates to health.
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Assesment
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II. Documentary Film - Forks Over Knives
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2 B. Balance, Moderation, and Variety – HPE 2 Investigate and analyze the factors that influence dietary choices (e.g., lifestyle, ethnicity, family, media, and advertising)
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Examine the effects of fast food related to the health of individuals and our nation and create a solution or guidelines for eating healthy.
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Forks Over Knives DVD from Library Collection
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III. Documentary
Film – Food Inc.
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2 B. Balance, Moderation, and Variety – HPE 2 Analyze food choices and discuss how it should be used to develop a proper diet
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Examine the effects of turning our food production industry into a monopolized assembly line of cheap, affordable, and unhealthy food. Analyze the current situation and whether or not the changes we’ve made are worth the risk.
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Food Inc DVD from Library Collection
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IV. Notes and discussion over hunger and appetite
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2 B. Balance, Moderation, and Variety – HPE 2 Investigate and analyze the factors that influence dietary choices (e.g., lifestyle, ethnicity, family, media, and advertising)
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Identify the differences between hunger and appetite along with understanding how the body reacts when hungry. Identify what factors affect appetite and why.
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V. Vending machine in schools debate
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2 B. Balance, Moderation, and Variety – HPE 2 Analyze food choices and discuss how it should be used to develop a proper diet
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Justify the use of the vending machines in schools and examine the effect and influence vending machines have on nutrition in schools.
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VI. Eating Disorders
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2 B. Balance, Moderation, and Variety – HPE 2 Investigate and analyze the factors that influence dietary choices (e.g., lifestyle, ethnicity, family, media, and advertising)
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Develop a list of possible signs or symptoms that a person might notice if a person has
a certain eating disorders. |
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VI. Food Guide - Choose My Plate
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2 A. HPE 2 Assess key nutrients and their specific functions and influences on
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Compare and contrast the new food guide pyramid to the old one
and understand why the changes were made. Identify the different areas and sections of the food guide pyramid. Determine how the different parts or images represent and emphasize a specific concept or guideline. |
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