The Role of Nutrition in Our Health | Wellness for Teens (FLEX)
Nutrition knowledge can positively impact physical and mental health & wellness. Learn the facts about our body's fuel (food) in this food science class, and gain the power to create a healthier body and mindset. FLEX = no live meetings.
Amanda Anderson
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
0 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. There will be an assignment and review questions for each week's lesson. Work should be completed individually and should take less than an hour.Class Experience
The Role of Nutrition in Our Health will teach learners about hunger and appetite, digestion, macronutrients, micronutrients, and metabolism. This course is aimed to give students the tools necessary to make healthy choices that can positively affect their lives now and as they grow into self sustaining adults. Each lesson will include a slide presentation with guided notes along with an activity to reinforce information learned. Materials will be sent on Monday mornings each week.
Week 1: Why Do We Want to Eat What We Want to Eat? What Happens to the Food We eat?
Prerecorded video lesson covering:
-The hypothalamus and environmental cues that prompt hunger and trigger appetite
-All about digestion
Printable guided notes
Digestion diagram worksheet
Review
Week 2: Macronutrients
Prerecorded video lesson covering:
-Carbohydrates: our body's main source of energy
-Lipids: fat is an essential nutrient, not the bad guy
-Proteins: it's not just for body builders
-Food sources for these nutrients
Printable guided notes
Shopping for Macronutrients assignment
Review
Week 3: Micronutrients
Prerecorded video lesson covering:
-Vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble
-Minerals: major and trace
-How our bodies use micronutrients
Printable guided notes
Make a Meal of Micronutrients assignment
Review
Week 4: Metabolism
Prerecorded video lesson covering:
-How energy is extracted from nutrients
-How energy is stored
-Factors that influence metabolism
Printable guided notes
Plan for a Healthy Lifestyle activity
ReviewLearning Goals
The Role of Nutrition in Our Health will teach learners about hunger and appetite, digestion, macronutrients, micronutrients, and metabolism.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The slide presentations will be presented through screen share, and students will be able to view during the prerecorded lessons without any work on their end.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The Science of Nutrition by Pearson (Textbook)
Human Nutrition: 2020 Edition by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Program (Online Textbook)
Health.gov by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Website)
Dietaryguidelines.gov by USDA (Website / PDF)
Joined October, 2022
4.7
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Texas Tech University
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Nutritional Sciences. I also have a Texas Educator Certificate in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science. Lastly, I have taught Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness along with three different Culinary classes in a public high school setting. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$18
weekly1 pre-recorded lesson
4 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 13-18
