Creating a Nutrition Plan

This lesson is about calculating a daily caloric intake, and learning about calories, macronutrients, and other items that go into creating a diet plan and improving general nutritional health.  This assignment should be done over three classes.  This may take up to 3 hours to complete. 

Standards

California Common Core Standards for High School Grades 9-12
1.2.N Research and discuss the practical use of current research-based guidelines for a
nutritionally balanced diet.
1.3.N Explain the importance of variety and moderation in food selection and consumption.
1.4.N Describe dietary guidelines, food groups, nutrients, and serving sizes for healthy eating
habits.

3.1.N Access sources of accurate information about safe and healthy weight management.

6.1.N Assess one’s personal nutrition needs and physical activity level.
6.3.N Create a personal nutrition and physical activity plan based on current guidelines.

Credits

Thank you to the creators of http://krupp.wcc.hawaii.edu/BIOL100L/nutrition/energy.pdf, MyFitnessPal and ShapeScale.com.