Seeds of Nutrition Lesson Sample

Seeds of Nutrition promotes a commitment to health and taking care of the body through the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes teens need to make decisions consistent with their health goals.

Students learn to identify and manage their emotions and the emotions of others so they can better relate to others and seek to associate with positive peer groups, and to set and achieve personal health goals.

Seeds of Nutrition cultivates essential interpersonal skills to promote self-efficacy, healthy development, and academic success:

• Setting Reachable Goals
• Making Responsible Decisions
• Bonding with Pro-Social Others
• Identifying and Managing Emotions
• Communicating Effectively

Nutrition Areas of Focus

• Nutrients
• Food Sources of Nutrients
• Hydration
• Exercise
• Rest

The course objectives and constructs in Seeds of Nutrition have been correlated with State and National Health Education Standards.