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Nutrition: Macronutrients, Vitamins, Minerals, and One-Day Meal Plans! (MS & HS)
Stephanie Newton, BSc
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(85)
In this 4-week course, we will study macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat, protein), vitamins, minerals, and balanced diets. Learners will bring all of this info together by creating a one-day meal plan which includes all required nutrients!
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
*Learners should have exposure to basic HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS before taking this course (contact me if you'd like a link to my courses which have this content)* Benefits of FLEX classes combined with NEARPOD interactive activity slides: *Learners work at their own pace. *Learners are held accountable for learning the material by interacting with Nearpod activities slides between teacher instruction video clips. *Teacher feedback is given based on Nearpod activity slides, so parents know that...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1MacronutrientsMacronutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins / MyPlate recommendations (this has replaced the food guide pyramid) / Reading a nutrition labelWeek 2Lesson 2VitaminsVitamins (functions, foods which contain them, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms)Week 3Lesson 3MineralsMinerals (functions, foods which contain them, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms) / One-day meal plan project guidelinesWeek 4Lesson 4Common Nutrient Deficiencies, Medical Diets, Meal PlansCommon nutrient deficiencies, vitamin and mineral relationships and synergies, common diets that people choose and why / Discussing the benefits of a balanced, whole-foods diet and how to achieve that in today's busy society / A virtual trip through the grocery store / One-day meal plan project guidelines
Students will understand the dietary requirements as set forth by MyPlate.gov and the USDA (recommended daily allowances) and develop strategies to consume those requirements on a regular basis using a whole-foods, balanced diet. .
I have a BS degree in Nutrition and Food Science (pre-med track) from Florida State University. I also worked as a Product Information Specialist at Rexall Sundown (Sundown Vitamins) at one point. I later became a certified middle school science teacher and taught middle school science in the Florida public school system for 5 years. I have always been fascinated with achieving a whole-foods, balanced diet in my own life and for my children, which I believe has helped me to remain healthy well into my 40s (I'm about to turn 50 and still maintain almost perfect health!). I have been an online teacher for Outschool and/or other platforms since 2018. I was a homeschool mama until 2023 when my son graduated to go on to become a successful entrepreneur. My other son attends a local high school and is still at home :)
Homework Offered
Learners will be given an outline they can complete each week while listening to the lecture (this is optional). Nearpod interactive slides One-day Meal Plan Project during the last week The video and Nearpod activity slides will take approximately 45-60 min per week. The Meal Plan project should take anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour to create (depending on how creative they would like to get).0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Nearpod Interactive Slides and a Meal Plan project I will issue a grade and/or feedback for all work that is turned in.Grades Offered
I will grade any meal plans turned in. Please let me know if you would like a cumulative grade issued based on the meal plan and general participation in Nearpod activities.
Lecture/slides/discussion is broken up with Nearpod Interactive Slides to keep learners engaged and having fun! Flexible deadlines. Homework is optional.
Should have some background knowledge in the human body. Please contact me if you would like to sign up your learner in one of my human body classes for middle or high school.
A printable outline of each class that can be filled in during the lecture will be provided each week. For the final project (one-day meal plan) learners will need supplies based on how they choose to do the project. This could be paper and pen, paper and drawing tools (colored pencils, crayons, etc), or a graphic design program of their choice. Should they choose to create a short video, they will need access to a camera.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Nearpod activity slides. Parents should monitor learners eating habits and created meal-plan. A healthy, whole-foods diet will be emphasized over any other way of eating.
I may refer to the following websites during class: USDA, Food and Nutrition Board, and MyPlate.gov. Nearpod and Youtube links may be provided.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(85)
Hello, welcome to my "classroom" :). My classes are listed below, but first...a little about me! I am a certified middle school science teacher and taught for 5 years in the public school classroom. My educational background is in...
Self-Paced Class
$14
weekly or $55 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 6 learners
Ages: 13-18
