Maryland State Curriculum Content Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use nutrition and fitness knowledge, skills, and strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle.
D. Nutrients | |
6.2.D.1 | Define Nutrient. |
6.2.D.1.a. |
List the six major nutrients: water, fat, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. |
6.2.D.1.b. |
Name a food source for each nutrient. |
E. Food and Health | |
6.2.E.2. | Explain the relationship between personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle. |
6.2.E.2.a. |
Discuss the importance of physical fitness and what it means to each individual. |
F. Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines | |
6.2.F.1. | Demonstrate that foods are categorized into groups. |
6.2.F.1.a. |
Classify food into groups according to My Pyramid. |
6.2.F.1.b. |
Specify the number of servings recommended per day from each group. |
6.2.F.1.c. |
Illustrate a serving from each food group. |
6.2.F.2. | Identify the nutrition Facts Label |
6.2.F.2.a. |
Define the purpose of the Nutrition Facts label. |
6.2.F.2.b. |
Identify servings per container/package, calories, and fat on a Nutrition facts label. |