3.HEALTH.6.B
Plan a balanced meal that follows government nutrition guidelines.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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balanced mealgovernment nutrition guidelinesfoodsnutrientsplanning
Skills
- plan (a balanced meal) #dok2
- identify (nutrient content of foods) #dok1
- classify (foods based on nutrients they provide) #dok2
- apply (government nutrition guidelines to meal planning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the nutrients that different foods provide. #dok1
- I can classify foods according to their nutrient content. #dok2
- I can plan a balanced meal that follows government nutrition guidelines. #dok2
- I can apply nutrition guidelines when choosing foods for a meal. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Planning balanced meals using nutrition guidelines helps promote lifelong health.
- Understanding nutrients and following government nutrition guidelines support healthy eating habits.
Essential Questions
- What makes a meal balanced and healthy?
- Why is it important to follow government nutrition guidelines when planning meals?
- How can you use nutrition guidelines to choose foods for a meal?
- What nutrients do different foods provide and why are they important?
- How do you know if your meal meets the requirements for a balanced diet?