LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self-management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.

Objective 4.01
Delineate how healthy eating and physical activity can reduce the risk for chronic diseases (e.g. obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis).
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Objective 4.02
Identify the number of servings of food and beverages from each food group a person needs each day and explain the value of each and relationships between the groups to provide balanced nutrition.
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Objective 4.03
Develop specific eating plans to meet nutritional requirements for special dietary needs (e.g. athletic training, pregnancy, food allergies, and diabetes).
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Objective 4.04
Analyze the benefits of nutrients such as folic acid.
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Objective 4.05
Evaluate specific diet plans found in popular magazines, books, internet sites, and infomercials for health benefit and consequences.
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Objective 4.06
Evaluate specific exercise routines/programs and consumer issues found in popular magazines, books, internet sites, and infomercials for health benefit and consequences.
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Objective 4.07
Design a personal weight management (healthy eating and physical activity) plan based on personal health and nutrient needs.
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Objective 4.08
Differentiate between healthful and harmful food and beverage consumption habits.
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Objective 4.09
Demonstrate how to develop a healthy and well-balanced vegetarian eating plan.
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Objective 4.10
Predict the short and long-term effects of eating disorders on healthy growth and development, and identify resources for seeking help for people with eating disorders.
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Objective 4.11
Summarize the effects of hydration and dehydration on physical and mental performance, the risks of dehydration, and how to maintain hydration.
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Objective 4.12
Determine appropriate methods for avoiding and responding to climate related physical conditions during physical activity.
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