EL Civics @ Torrance Adult School
Objective 46: Nutrition

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Overview & Purpose (civics objective)

#46 - Nutrition

"Access resources for nutrition education and information related to the purchase and preparation of healthy foods."

Additional Assessment Plan

Task 1: Students will identify and list the healthiest food choices in a chart (BL/BH) or read a case study, identify unhealthy food choices, and make recommendations for improved diet and health (IL->A).

Task 2 (BL/BH only): Students will compare produce prices from three different sources of low-cost food in the community (e.g. supermarket, farmer's market ...) and determine the store with the lowest prices overall.

Task 2 (IL->A only) : Students will write a letter to a local agency regarding a nutrition-related issue. In the letter, they will state the nutrition-related concern and offer at least two possible solutions.

 

Language & Literacy Objectives:

1. Identify a healthy diet as recommended by USDA. (BL -> A)
2. Identify the relationship between nutrition and good health. (BL -> A)
3. Locate sources of low cost healthy food in the community. (BL -> A)
9. Contact a local agency (e.g. school, market, restaurant, etc.) orally or in writing to make a suggestion, request or complaint regarding a nutrition-related issue. (IL -> A)
Beginning-Level Lessons [unit overview]

Task 1:
“Eating Habits ”
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 Students will learn about the USDA food pyramid, food groups represented, and what is considered a healthy American diet. Students will also learn vocabulary for common American foods.

Task 2: “Comparison Shopping”
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Students will compare prices for produce items at different food resources (e.g. supermarket, farmer's market, etc.), and determine the most economical choice overall. Students will also learn vocabulary for fruits and vegetables commonly available in the U.S.

 
Intermediate-Advanced Level Lessons [ unit overview]

Task 1: “Analyze Eating Habits ”
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 Students will learn about the USDA food pyramid, food groups represented, and what is considered a healthy American diet. Students will also learn vocabulary for common American foods.

Task 2: “Writing a Letter to a Local Agency ”
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Students will learn how to write a letter to a local agency regarding a nutrition-related issue. They will learn the standard conventions of a modern business letter in the U.S. They will also learn how to articulate their suggestion, request or complaint, give clear examples of the problem, and recommend possible solutions.

 


Additional Resources:


List of Related Websites • Word [37K]

PowerPoint Presentations
USDA Food Pyramid
Multicultural Food Pyramids
MyPyramid.gov Intro (to use in class to prep for lab)


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