Fitness and Wellness "All Systems Go"

Julie Obraza and Lauren Alexander of Fishcreek Elementary School designed a unit based on fitness and wellness called "All Systems Go". The students began their study with a complete overview of proper nutrition. This involved an introductory lesson on nutrition from Deanna Lavanty of Kent State University and a field trip to the food lab in Nixon Hall. Greta Siler gave the students the opportunity to touch and taste a wide variety of nutritious foods. Throughout the unit, students recorded their daily intake of foods on their Palm Handheld Computer. The students transferred this information daily to mypyramid.gov and created graphical displays comparing the students actual intake of nutrients to the ideal diet plan for a child of their age and size. This graph was printed and the students shared this information with their parents.

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