5.HEALTH.10.A
Describe the connection between dietary choices and the prevention of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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dietary choicesconnectionpreventionobesityheart diseasediabetes
Skills
- describe (the connection between dietary choices and prevention of chronic diseases) #dok2
- explain (how dietary choices affect risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes) #dok2
- analyze (relationships between specific foods and prevention of health conditions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recall what obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are. #dok1
- I can list examples of healthy and unhealthy dietary choices. #dok1
- I can describe the connection between dietary choices and preventing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. #dok2
- I can explain how what I eat can help prevent certain diseases. #dok2
- I can analyze how specific food choices relate to the prevention of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The foods we choose to eat have a direct impact on our long-term health and can help prevent chronic diseases.
- Understanding the link between nutrition and disease empowers individuals to make healthy choices for lifelong wellness.
Essential Questions
- How do the foods we eat influence our risk for diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes?
- What are some dietary habits that can help prevent chronic illnesses?
- Why is it important to understand the connection between nutrition and health?
- How can we use information about nutrition to make healthier choices for ourselves and our families?