Nutrition-"Portion Distortion" A Serving Size is Not the Answer. CDC Standard 3

This lesson plan explains the importance of recognizing how we need to control our portion sizes, both at home, and when eating out a restaurant or at a fast food place. This lesson teaches students about the correct food choices and what they need for their bodies to be healthy. 2 activities and an assessment/answer key. Clip art, printables, no prep needed.

Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.

CDC HEALTH STANDARD THREE: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services, to enhance health

Included in this lesson:

Why portion control is important

Definition of a serving size and a portion

The difference between both serving size and portion size

A teens nutritional needs

Portion sizes a teen should consume in a day

Understanding servings size and a nutrition label

Tricks in estimating portion sizes

Portion distortion and eating out at restaurants and fast food places

Why portion control can be difficult

Activity of "Recognizing the difference between restaurant meal portions and portions for meals at home."

Activity of "Three Takeaways Students Learned in Portion Distortion"

Activity of "Students Understanding of Hand Guide to Portion Control."

Store: Health is Elementary