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Unit 2: Physical Activity and Nutrition
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
CDC:
Physical Activity and Health, Adolescents and Young Adults
Is physical fitness a priority in your life? At this Web site,
you will discover some startling statistics about youth and
physical fitness as well as learn about the benefits of physical
activity and how communities can encourage physical activity
for youth. What can your community do to increase physical
activity among youth? Use the information on the site to answer
this question.
Chapter 4, Lesson 3
President's
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Are you physically fit? Do you take part in regular physical
activity? At this Web site, learn the benefits of regular
exercise, how to start a fitness program, and ways to train
effectively. Using the information provided under “Fitness
Fundamentals,” design your own fitness program. What
are your short-term and long-term goals? In which activities
will you participate? What types of equipment will you need?
Chapter 4, Lesson 4
Survival
Skills—Top 10 Tips for a Safety Savvy Workout
Do you pay attention to safety when you exercise? At this
Web site, you will discover ten tips for a safe workout. Read
each tip to decide whether you follow the tip when you exercise.
Which tips do you follow when exercising? Which tips do you
ignore when exercising? How can you incorporate each tip into
your exercise routine?
Chapter 5, Lesson 3
Food
Guide Pyramid
What is the recommended number of daily servings from the
vegetable group? Why are whole fruits more nutritious than
fruit juices? Visit this Web site to learn about the five
food groups and the Food Guide Pyramid. Create a healthful
menu for one day's breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making sure
to include the recommended number of servings from the five
food groups.
Chapter 5, Lesson 4
Food
Label Quiz
Do you think you understand food labels? Visit this Web site
to test your knowledge of food labels. Discuss the results
of your quiz. What questions did you answer correctly? Write
a paragraph summarizing what you have learned from this site.
Chapter 6, Lesson 3
FDA/CFSAN
Dietary Supplements
Are you concerned about the risks of dietary supplements?
At this Web site, you will learn about warnings and safety
information about dietary supplements as well as general information
about dietary supplements. Explore this Web site, paying particular
attention to the warning and safety information section and
the question-and-answer section. Summarize one of the answers
provided in the question-and-answer section as well as a new
warning about dietary supplements.
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