Introduction
Introduction:
Everyone talks about eating healthy and going on fad diets, but what does eating healthy really mean? Counting calories... portion size... avoiding processed foods.... ahhhh!!! Isn't there a way to make my life healthier without being completely obsessed with what I eat?
Stress no more! Here is your chance to explore different ways to improve your eating habits.
The purpose of this webquest is to open your mind about what you eat. I want you to be aware of what you put into your body and what it does for you. Sooner or later, YOU are going to be responsible for purchasing groceries and your HEALTH!
Task
Task 1: Keep a Nutrition Log
Task 2: Research and Answer Questions
Task 3: Develop a 1-Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Task 5: Compare and Contrast Your Health Journal to Your 1-Week Meal Plan
Process
Process:
First...You will begin this journey by studying your eating habits for a period of one week (7 days). Record all the food you consume during this span of time. That means write down what ever you eat and drink for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snack. Use the following chart to help you record.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Breakfast | |||||||
| Lunch | |||||||
| Dinner | |||||||
| Dessert/Snacks |
Second...You need to have an understanding of what your body needs to function at a healthy level. The following websites will get you started in terms of providing you with basic knowledge regarding nutrition. Please utilize the following websites to answer these questions.
Visit these websites and answer the following questions:
1. https://www.choosemyplate.gov
What is the daily reccomendation for the serving sizes for each of the (5) food groups for your age and gender group?
2. http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/simple-guide-to-good-nutrition/
What are the 5 essential nutrients that our bodies need to function?
3. http://teenshealth.org/en/teens/food-labels.html?WT.ac=ctg#
Please familiarize yourself with this article. It will break down how foods are identified in terms of nutrition labels. It will help you better understand the 5 essential nutrients.
Third...Imagine that you are off to college next year and now you have to provide food for yourself! Plan a tentative week worth of meals. Be sure to inculde all of the food groups and portion sizes every day. You may either use a chart or simply write out.
Use the following website to research your food choices. Simply, type in what food you choose, and the website will break it down everything you need to know about that choice.
Fourth...
Now that you've completed tasks 1-3, it's time for you to compare and contrast your nutrition log to your 1-week meal plan. Answer the following questions:
1. What foods did you notice were on both lists?
2. What foods did you eat in your nutrition log that you did not include on your 1-week meal plan? Why didn't you include it?
3. What foods did you include in your 1-week meal plan that you didn't have in your nutrition log.
4. What food group(s) do you need to improve on the most? The least?
5. How will you be able to maintain these new eating habits into your daily life?
Evaluation
Evaluation:
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Does Not Meet Expectations | Satisfactory | Exceeds Expectations | Score | |
| Nutrition Log |
0-5 Points Less than 5 days are logged with food consumed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack. |
6-7 Points At least 5 days are logged with food consumed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack. |
8-10 Points All 7 days are logged with food consumed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack. |
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Research Questions |
0-5 Points Did not answer research questions. |
6-7 Points Answered 1 research question. |
8-10 Points Answered 2 research questions. |
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1-Week Meal Plan |
0-17 Points Less than 4 days of meal planning. Includes some of the food categories and some of the portion size. |
18-23 Points 4-5 days of in depth meal planning. Includes most of the food categories and most of the portion size. |
24-30 Points 6-7 days of in depth meal planning. Include all 5 food categories and portion size. |
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Compare & Contrast Questions |
0-5 Points Answered less than 2 questions. Does not write in complete sentences. |
6-7 Points Answered 2-3 questions in complete sentences |
8-10 Points Answered 4-5 questions in complete sentences. |
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Conclusion
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You now have a head start on how to make healthier food choices. The knowledge and resources you have gained from this webquest will enable you to take better control of your diet.
Credits
Pictures:
choosemyplate.gov - picture on introduction page
healthfulpursuit.com- picture on task page
http://crossfithierarchy.com/hierarchy-30-day-nutrition-challenge/ - "eat right" picture
http://www.clipartkid.com/you-did-it-cliparts/
Resources:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/simple-guide-to-good-nutrition/
Teacher Page
Teacher's Page:
My name is Brittany Dixon and I'm a Physical Education Teacher at Mokena Junior High School. I created this webquest for a class I'm taking through Concordia University Chicago. My hopes of this assignment is to encourage students to take more action in choosing foods that are more health-conscious rather than eating foods based on enjoyment. Making positive changes in your diet can impact your health for the rest of your life.