Research the effects of food choices on long-term health.

Research should explore the effects of food choices on health, disease prevention, activity levels, and weight management.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the effects of poor food choices on long-term health?
• What are the effects of overeating or undereating?
• How do nutritional requirements relate to activity levels?

Communication

• What online resources are available to help you examine the effect of food choices on long-term health?
• How do healthy food choices relate to energy and overall wellbeing?

Leadership

• How can you share healthy nutritional practices with family members?
• How can you encourage fellow students to make healthy food choices?

Management

• How do you examine the short-term and long-term effects of food choices?
• How does the household budget and time affect food choices?

Teacher Resources: Links to an external site.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Links to an external site.
• U.S, Department of Agriculture (USDA) Links to an external site.
• American Heart Association Links to an external site.