Title: Plan for wellness practices that enhance well-being.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-9) > Section: Demonstrating Nutrition and Wellness

Plan may include

- following Dietary Guidance, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- making nutritional choices (e.g., keeping a food log)
- getting physical exercise
- spending time in nature
- developing coping strategies
- managing stress
- getting adequate sleep (e.g., completing a sleep log)
- managing health issues (e.g., eating disorders and medical conditions)
- understanding the effects of technology (e.g., televisions, computers, videogames, social media, smartphones) on health
- understanding the need to take technology breaks and vary activities.

Teacher Resource:

Student Body, FCCLA National Program (available in FCCLA portal)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the benefits of eating breakfast every day?
- How are nutrition and wellness practices related to overall health?
- What are examples of healthy food substitutions?

Communication

- What is the purpose of dietary guidelines? How have they evolved?
- How can increasing physical activity improve mental health?

Leadership

- How can you model healthy technology use?
- What can you do to implement a positive wellness plan?

Management

- How can you reduce technology use and increase physical activity?
- What are the short- and long-term consequences of not following current dietary guidelines?