Title: Research the effects of food choices on long-term health.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-18) > Section: Enhancing Nutrition and Wellness

Research should explore the effects of food choices on health, disease prevention, activity levels, and weight management.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the effects of poor food choices on long-term health?
- What are the effects of overeating or undereating?
- How do nutritional requirements relate to activity levels?

Communication

- What online resources are available to help you examine the effect of food choices on long-term health?
- How do healthy food choices relate to energy and overall wellbeing?

Leadership

- How can you share healthy nutritional practices with family members?
- How can you encourage fellow students to make healthy food choices?

Management

- How do you examine the short-term and long-term effects of food choices?
- How does the household budget and time affect food choices?

Teacher Resources:

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S, Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- American Heart Association