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NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Semester I

Semester II

Presentations

Fat Sick and Nearly Dead

Video- Available on Netflix, or at the library

FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long-term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body's ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. 

I'm a news headline

Video - (not available on-line)

With the lure of an over-the-counter jolt, kids are consuming more energy drinks than ever before and mixing them with alcohol. Describes the physical effects that concoctions have, including dizziness, heart palpitations, caffeine poisoning, headaches, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and high blood pressure. Even more alarming is the trend of mixing beverages with alcohol, thus allowing users to drink more alcohol than normal and putting them at a greater risk for alcohol poisoning. Arms kids with the facts on the real health risks of too much caffeine and the danger of combining alcohol and caffeine-spiked drinks.

Fat Chance

Video - (not available on-line)

This program discusses the physical risk and emotional pain of childhood obesity. Overweight and once obese teens share their stories of verbal and physical bullying and how they changed their lifestyles and got their health and hope back.

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Assignments

Introduction to Nutrition & Wellness

Class Discussion

what do "Body", "Mind", and "Spirit"  mean with regards to being a “Healthy Person”.

 

Fat Sick and Nearly Dead Reflection

Movie Reflection Sheet

Students have an opportunity to process and reflect on the themes and ideas that the movie puts forth.

Physical Health Stations

Physical Fitness

A Day to Take a Break from Academics and Work on Our Physical Health.

Nutrition and Wellness Research

Textbook Research

Students research topics on health and wellness. Take notes and answer questions.

Buzz in a Bottle

Video Questions

Companion questions to Buzz in a Bottle Video.

Fat Chance

Video Questions

Companion questions toFat Chance Video.

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