
Lessons in this Course
Nutrition 101: Six Essential Nutrients
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Feeding Your Brain
How does nutrition impact the function of the brain?
Why Hydrate- Water
How much water do you need to drink to stay hydrated?
It’s Not All Bad- Fats
What are good fats and why does your body need them?
Supply or Supplement? Vitamins & Minerals
Where do get most of the vitamins and minerals your body needs?
Let’s be Pros- Proteins
How does your body use protein?
It’s Complex- Carbohydrates
What is the difference between a complex and simple carbohydrate?
Diet vs Dieting
What is the difference between a healthy “diet” and “dieting”?
Visit the “Details” tab for the course overview, outcomes, essential skills, and standards alignment.
Overview:
Good health begins with understanding the nutrients that your body needs to function and perform optimally. Vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients fuel your body to be at its best. Discover the basics of good nutrition.
Outcomes:
- Make healthy choices
- Know that food is fuel
- Understand essential nutrients
- Identify health benefits of food
- Reflect on personal choices
- Identify nutritious snacks
- Create healthy and delicious recipes
- Practice responsible decision-making
Essential Skills:
- Critical-Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Self-Awareness
- Creative Thinking
- Life Skills
- Flexibility
- Manners/Etiquette
- Healthy Habits
Standards Alignment:
- CCSS
- NGSS
- ISTE
- CASEL
- NHES







