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Are You What You Eat?

We live in a constantly changing and a very fast paced environment.  We are forever striving to keep up with life itself before it passes us by.  This situation forces us to make decisions too quickly that might have devastating consequences upon our quality of life.

In order to have a fulfilling life you must be healthy in mind, body, and spirit.  Your lifestyle will play a major role in fulfilling these goals.  The problem is that most of us have different needs and wants due to our inherent personalities.  There is not a specific formula for all of us to follow.

With this project, students will develop an understanding of how lifestyles determine who you are.  They will research diet, exercise, cultures, and careers by using the internet, periodicals, interviews, and surveys.  They will analyze and evaluate the data to help them make an informed decision about their goals in life.

   How do lifestyles affect who I am?

1.           How does diet affect the health of people?

2.           How does exercise affect the health of people?

3.           How does a person’s career choice affect their health?

4.           How does one’s culture impact them?

5.           How do social relationships impact people?

Unit Prerequisites

•  Students will have a basic knowledge of surfing the internet.

• Students will have a general knowledge of physical education.

• Students will know the different food groups and the food pyramid.

Access:

·        Research the internet for various resources.

·        Read articles in health magazines.

·        Study various exercise programs.

·        Investigate nutritional diet plans.

Interpret:

·        Analyze several diet plans.

·        Critique various exercise programs.

·        Prioritize a list of effective diet plans.

·        Prioritize a list of effective exercises.

Produce:

·        Develop a diet plan for a performance athlete.

·        Develop a diet plan for an average person.

·        Develop an exercise program for a performance athlete.

·        Develop an exercise program for an average person.

Communicate:

·        Present your fitness program to someone.

·        Discuss the benefits of a healthy diet and an exercise program.

·        Persuade someone to follow your prescribed fitness program.

Evaluate:

·        Assess the beginning fitness level of your subject.

·        Check weekly to ensure the subject is following the plan.

·        Gauge the progress of the subject after one month.

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