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 | |
| 6.4.D.1. | Identify and define functions of nutrients. |
6.4.D.1.a. |
Describe how nutrients in foods contribute to health. |
6.4.D.1.b. |
Investigate why the body needs calcium. |
6.4.D.1.c. |
Summarize why the body needs vitamins and minerals. |
| E. Food and Health | |
| 6.4.E.1. | Demonstrate the relationship among food intake, physical activity, and weight management. |
6.4.E.1.a. |
Define calorie. |
6.4.E.1.b. |
Explain how caloric intake impacts exercise. |
6.4.E.1.c. |
Describe caloric output during exercise. |
| 6.4.E.2. | Explain the relationship between nutrition and physical activity. |
6.4.E.2.a. |
Identify components of physical fitness, including muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition. |
6.4.E.2.b. |
Explain the effect of nutrition on the five fitness components, including cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. |
| F. Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines | |
| 6.4.F.1. | Summarize the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. |
6.4.F.1.a. |
Explain each of the dietary guidelines. |
6.4.F.1.b. |
Identify factors that influence food choices. |
6.4.F.1.c. |
Compare personal food choices to the Dietary Guidelines. |
| 6.4.F.2. | Describe and analyze the Nutrition Facts Label. |
6.4.F.2.a. |
Examine the Nutrition Facts Label to locate specific components. |
6.4.F.2.b. |
Compare nutrient information on a variety of food labels. |
| G. Body Image | |
| 6.4.G.1. | Analyze influences on boy image |
6.4.G.1.a. |
Examine how the media/advertising portrays positive and negative body images. |