Eating Disorders

The following are the lesson objectives, standards, resources and references used to create this webquest:

I.  LESSON OBJECTIVES

a. Cognitive Objective- The student will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and where to get help if needed by the conclusion of this lesson.
b. Affective Objective- The student will be able to share their feelings about eating disorders by the conclusion of the group work.
c. Psychomotor Objective- The student will be able to illustrate signs, symptoms, and prevention methods of eating disorders by constructing posters by the conclusion of this lesson.
 
II.PENNSYLVANIA STATE STANDARDS

10.1.9 Concepts of Health
                10.1.9.C- Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adolescents.

• Body image
• Advertising/role models
• Eating Disorders
• Peer influence
  

               10.1.9.D- Analyze prevention and intervention strategies in relation to adolescent and adult drug use.

• Decision-making skills
• Situation avoidance
• Parent involvement

       
III.    NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

Standard 1-Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Standard 2-Students will analyze the influence of family, culture, peers, technology and other factors on health behaviors.

Standard 3-Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.

Standard 5-Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Standard 7-Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

References:

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mypyramidblastoff.html

Learn basic terms and information on a variety of
eating disorder topics. (n.d.).
Retrieved February 20, 2010, from National Eating Disorders:
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-resources/general-information.php#terms-definitions

Nutritional Needs
of Individuals and Familes Across a Lifespan. (n.d.). Retrieved February 21, 2010, from
http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/Nutrition%20Expeditions/Unit%20II%20Lesson%207%20Eating%20Disorders.pdf.

When Food Becomes a
Problem. (n.d.). Retrieved February
2010, 2010, from PBS Parents:
http://www.pbs.org/parents/itsmylife/lesson_plans/when_food_is_a_problem.html

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/game/BlastOff_Game.html