Life Skills:

• Thinking & Reasoning

Time Frame:
1 class period that runs 45 minutes.

Group Size:
Individual

Summary:
This website contains the publication defining the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Main Curriculum Tie:
Career and Technical Education Introduction
Standard 6 Objective 6-3
Demonstrate basic skills related to nutrition, food preparation, and clothing and textiles.

Career Connections:

• Child Care, Health Careers, Dietitian

Materials:
Computers with web accessibility, or a printed copy of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Background For Teachers:
Review the web information so you will know what the students will be doing.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
Students will become aware of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Instructional Procedures:
Go to the following web site. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/DIETGD.PDF

Web Sites

• Dietary Guidelines
  New Dietary Guidelines as printed in 2000.

Bibliography:
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/DIETGD.PDF

Author:
Utah LessonPlans

Created Date :
Jul 29 2002 21:39 PM