Format
1. Calculate BMI of students
2. Discussion of obesity and health risks associated with it, including: heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke
3. Review of proper nutrition: 5 a day, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Objectives
After participation in this program, the students will:
1. Calculate BMI (Body Mass Index)
2. Recognize the health risks associated with obesity including cardiac-heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, structural problems with carrying extra weight, cancer.
3. Identify the norms for heart rate, blood pressure (diastolic and systolic) and cholesterol.
4. Identify at least 4 ways to reduce risks.
5. Identify the components of the DASH diet.
6. Identify physical activities to maintain cardiac health
7. Make healthful food choices in real-life settings
8. Use the food guide pyramid and nutrition fact labels as tools for making healthy food choices
9. Increase the amounts of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and calcium-rich products they consume.
10. Watch portion size
Standards Alignment
National Standards
HEALTH
NPH-H.K-5.5 USING COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO PROMOTE HEALTH
Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
NPH-H.K-5.1 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
NPH-H.K-5.2 HEALTH INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Students will identify characteristics of valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
SCIENCE
NS.K-5.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of personal health.
State Standards
Missouri
Show Me Standards
Goal 4
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.
7. Identify and apply practices that preserve and enhance the safety and health of self and others
Health/Physical Education knowledge
2. Principles and practices of physical and mental health ( such as personal health habits, nutrition, stress management)
3. Diseases and methods for prevention, treatment, and control
5. Methods used to assess health, reduce risk factors, and avoid high-risk behaviors ( such as violence, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use)