Unit 14: Nutrition Basics

The importance of proper nutrition for overall health and well-being.
How to read and understand nutrition labels and other key nutrition terminology.
USDA MyPlate guidelines and how to apply them to daily personal eating habits.

Identify and define key nutrition terms.
Analyze and interpret nutrition labels.
Create balanced meal plans based on USDA MyPlate guidelines.
Engage in discussions about the impact of nutrition on health.

• Participation in class discussions and activities.

• Formative: Completion of assignments and an exit ticket.

• Summative: written reflection or quiz on nutrition principles and guidelines, and a meal planning project.