Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients
Class experience
Explore the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy diet with our Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients course. This lesson provides an in-depth analysis of the three most calorie-dense food groups: fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Using Canva presentations, and in-class discussions, students will gain an understanding of the essential building blocks of our nutrition. Furthermore, the course provides students with comprehensive materials such as optional videos, summary handouts, and worksheets...
1. Understanding the main functions of macronutrients in the body, including their roles in energy production, growth and repair, and regulation of bodily processes. 2. The ability to identify food sources of macronutrients and to create balanced meals that meet individual nutrient needs. 3. Awareness of the potential health consequences of consuming too much or too little of different macronutrients, and how to make changes to diet to address these issues. 4. The ability to interpret nutrition labels and make informed decisions about food choices based on macronutrient content.
Homework Offered
The assignment is to complete a 'Basic Nutrition: Macronutrients Worksheet.' Students must fill out the worksheet by identifying the type of carbohydrate in each food (simple or complex), stating the name of the monosaccharide or disaccharide if the food is mostly made up of simple sugars, and indicating whether the complex food is high in fiber (by writing 'fiber') or low in fiber (by writing 'starch'). They must also identify the macronutrient in each food (carbohydrates, fat, or protein) by writing on the line beneath the picture. Finally, students must write five foods high in saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat inside the small arrows. For the multiple-choice part of the assignment, students must choose the best answer and write the corresponding letter on the line provided.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Happy Kids Nutrition Academy is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing comprehensive nutrition, food science, and exercise science education to children aged 8-18. Founded by Erin Madden, a seasoned nutrition and fitness expert with over a...
Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 151 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
1-6 learners per class