General Information
Path:
Explore the need for proper nutrition and water intake to maintain wellness.
Related Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
| 8400110: | Orientation to Health Occupations/*Orientation to Health Science Professions (Specifically in versions: 2023 and beyond) |
Related Resources
Lesson Plans
| Name | Description |
| Nutrition Facts Labels: | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Lifestyle Choices: Nutrition and Wellness" (Resource ID#: 218928) to introduce a family with dietary restrictions. Students will review what information is on a nutrition facts label and guidelines for making good choices. Then, students will analyze nutrition facts labels. |
| Meal Planning: | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Lifestyle Choices: Nutrition and Wellness" (See CPALMS Resource ID# 218928) to introduce a family with dietary restrictions. Then, students will collaborate to create a meal plan for the family that meets the needs of all family members. |
| Dieticians and Nutritionists: | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Lifestyle Choices: Nutrition and Wellness" (See CPALMS Resource ID# 218928) to discuss lifestyle and dietary choices that may affect health. Then, they will research and compare two nutrition-related careers: registered dieticians and nutritionists. |
| Therapeutic Diets: | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Lifestyle Choices: Nutrition and Wellness" (Resource ID#: 218928) to discuss lifestyle choices, including proper nutrition, that can prevent illness. The lesson will introduce therapeutic diets as one treatment option for specific medical conditions. Student groups will research and present a therapeutic diet to the class. |
| Food Groups: | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Lifestyle Choices: Nutrition and Wellness" (CPALMS Resource ID# 218928) to discuss lifestyle choices that affect wellness. Then, students will research U.S.D.A. food groups and complete a chart comparing the food groups and healthy vs. unhealthy choices within each one. |
| Water Intake & Wellness: | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Water and Wellness" (See CPALMS Resource ID 219137) to discuss lifestyle choices that affect wellness. Then, students will work in groups to research and create a poster on the functions of water in the body. |
Text Resources
| Name | Description |
| Case Study: Water and Wellness: | Using this case study, students can discuss, "How does water intake impact body functioning and wellness?" |
| Case Study: Lifestyle Choices: Nutrition and Wellness: | Using this case study, students can discuss, "How do lifestyle choices, such as diet and hydration, impact wellness?" |