ALEX Resources

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3.1.2) Illustrate the link between the six main nutrients and being healthy.

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3.5.1) Discuss the consequences of possible choices when making a health decision.

Examples: healthy snack vs. junk food, outdoor activity vs. video games, active vs. sedentary, implications of not following established rules

[HE] (4) 20 :

4.7.1) Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain and improve personal health.

Example: planning a daily menu based on the USDA food guidelines

[HE] (5) 2 :

5.1.2) Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

This resource describes and discusses carbohydrates. Written in student-friendly language, this resource could be used for assigned reading or as part of student-led research. Additionally, links to other relevant material and resources are included. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (5) 2 :

5.1.2) Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

[HE] (8) 17 :

8.5.2) Critique the positive and negative outcomes of a health-related decision.

Examples: positive -- keeping calendar to manage time, reading food labels, getting adequate sleep
negative -- tobacco use, eating disorders, drug use

Ever heard the saying, "you are what you eat"? Food labels give us important nutritional information to make informed healthy eating decisions. Hear why the FDA decided to give food labels a makeover with this video and educational resources from PBS NewsHour from May 20, 2016. This video can be played during a lesson on using food labels to determine nutritional value.

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4.6.1) Describe ways to put a plan into place to achieve a goal.

[HE] (4) 19 :

4.6.2) Identify resources to assist in achieving personal health goals.

Examples: YMCA, Boys/Girls Clubs, recreation center, school clubs

[HE] (5) 2 :

5.1.2) Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

[HE] (5) 11 :

5.3.2) Research factors to consider when selecting health products.

Examples: cost, safety, effectiveness, side effects

Learn about Healthy Highway, a program to help people make healthy choices about nutrition. It uses simple graphics and concepts to explain options, such as traffic signs to explain how to make good nutrition choices. The program has been used by schools and Special Olympics.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (4) 18 :

4.6.1) Describe ways to put a plan into place to achieve a goal.

[HE] (4) 19 :

4.6.2) Identify resources to assist in achieving personal health goals.

Examples: YMCA, Boys/Girls Clubs, recreation center, school clubs

[HE] (5) 2 :

5.1.2) Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

[HE] (5) 19 :

5.6.2) Identify resources in the school that may assist with achieving personal health goals.

[HE] (6) 20 :

6.7.1) Critique examples of responsible behaviors that reduce health risks.

Examples: choosing healthy foods, participating in healthy activities, having regular medical and dental check-ups

[HE] (7) 20 :

7.7.1) State the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors and avoiding risky behaviors.

Examples: fast food vs. My Plate recommendations, screen time vs. active living

In this video, Move It!, cast members learn the importance of reading nutrition labels and what parts are most significant. Focusing on the serving size and calories, Pat Mizerak, a registered dietician United Health Services, teaches the pair to not only look at the calories because the serving size could be much higher than 1 which would result in a higher calorie intake. They also discuss how many calories a person should consume a day which is dependent on one’s age, gender and build. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (5) 2 :

5.1.2) Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

[HE] (6) 18 :

6.6.1) Assess personal health practices.

Examples: food choices, physical activity, hygiene

[HE] (8) 17 :

8.5.2) Critique the positive and negative outcomes of a health-related decision.

Examples: positive -- keeping calendar to manage time, reading food labels, getting adequate sleep
negative -- tobacco use, eating disorders, drug use

This video helps people of all ages read nutrition labels correctly. Pat Mizerak registered dietician at United Health Services, points out important things on a label such as serving size and calories because the two directly affect each other. She also notes upon bad things we don’t want to see high numbers of such as saturated fat and sodium and the good things that we do want to see a lot of, such as calcium, vitamins A and C and iron.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (5) 2 :

5.1.2) Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

Food labels tell you what's inside the food you're eating and list its parts. This resource teaches upper elementary students the basics of food labels, including nutrition facts, comparing labels, serving sizes, calories, fat, macronutrients, and vitamins and minerals.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.