Health & Wellness Choice Board by Isabella Modaffari

Create a Healthy Meal Plan

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:03 UTC

Design a 3-day meal plan following MyPlate guidelines. Include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Include all food groups and explain why you chose each item. Submit your plan with colorful illustrations!

You can complete this on paper or online. Reflect on the questions below and use myplate.gov as a resource.

What are the benefits of each food group you chose? (explain for each meal and food group)

Why did you choose each item?

https://www.myplate.gov/

Food Label Detective

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:03 UTC

Choose 5 food items from your kitchen and analyze their nutrition labels. Create a presentation comparing sodium, sugar, and fiber content. Which items surprised you the most? What healthier alternatives could you choose?

Nutrition Myth Busters

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:04 UTC

Research and debunk 3 common nutrition myths. Create a video, poster, or presentation explaining the truth behind these myths. Use reliable sources like the CDC or WHO to support your findings.

Healthy Snack Demonstration

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:06 UTC

Create a video tutorial showing how to make 2 healthy after-school snacks. Each snack should include at least 2 food groups. Don't forget to explain the nutritional benefits of your ingredients!

Design Your Workout

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:07 UTC

Create a 20-minute workout routine that includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Test it out for a week and log your progress. How did you feel? What would you modify?

Step Challenge

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:07 UTC

Track your daily steps for one week using a phone or pedometer. Set a daily goal (recommended 10,000 steps) and document creative ways you found to increase your step count. Create a graph showing your progress!

Exercise Science Investigation

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:09 UTC

Choose one type of exercise (running, swimming, yoga, etc.) and research its specific health benefits. Create an infographic explaining how it affects different body systems. Include recommendations for beginners!

Health Goals Journal

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:09 UTC

Set 3 specific, measurable health goals (1 nutrition, 1 physical activity, 1 wellness). Track your progress for two weeks and reflect on your challenges and successes. What helped you stay motivated?

Wellness Interview

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:09 UTC

Interview an adult about their health habits and lifestyle changes over the years. What advice do they have for developing healthy habits early? Create a podcast-style recording or written report. (needs to be about 3-5 minutes long!)

You can use NotebookLM to transcribe your findings or you can record your subject.

Mind-Body Connection

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:21:10 UTC

Explore the connection between physical activity and mental health. Try 3 different stress-reducing activities (yoga, meditation, deep breathing) and document how they affect your mood and energy levels.

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:25:21 UTC

Research Paper on Macronutrients

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-18 20:26:09 UTC

Write a 1-page paper explaining the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in a healthy diet. Discuss how each macronutrient supports physical activity and overall health.

Carbohydrates - Check out the CDC's guide on carbohydrates for an overview of their role in a healthy diet.
Proteins - The Harvard School of Public Health has a great resource on protein, including its benefits and dietary sources.
Fats - The American Heart Association provides useful information on different types of fats and their impact on health.

These resources will give you detailed insights into each macronutrient's function and importance. Be sure to cite your information properly!

Complete on a Google Doc!

Sleep Health Exploration

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-25 18:28:14 UTC

Research the importance of sleep for maintaining physical and mental health. Create a bedtime routine plan that promotes good sleep hygiene and includes relaxation techniques before bed. Share your sleep log and how you improved your sleep habits over a week. Do this over a week-long period!

Understanding Eating Disorders

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-25 18:30:57 UTC

Research different types of eating disorders (e.g., anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) and their impact on physical and mental health. Create an informative poster or presentation to raise awareness and include resources for help.

Myths vs. Facts: Weight Management Edition

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-25 18:41:22 UTC

Objective: Bust common myths about dieting, metabolism, and weight loss.

Activity:
- Create a presentation with common weight management myths and debunk them with facts.
- Provide a list of statements about weight management (e.g., "Skipping meals helps you lose weight," "Carbs are bad for you").
- Students decide if each statement is a myth or fact and explain their reasoning.
- Discuss the dangers of fad diets and unhealthy weight loss methods.

Directions

imodaffari1 — 2025-02-26 16:43:32 UTC

Students will need to choose 2 options to complete this assignment (100pts-50 pts each).

You will make a copy of the template (if applicable) or upload your projects and their templates to Google Classroom.

This will be worked on in class, so use your time wisely!