Nutrition - The Power of Protein- 3 fun activities! CDC Health Standard 7

This lesson plan gives students information on why protein is so important for the body, the health benefits of protein, and how to incorporate it into their diets and daily lives. 3 activities are included. Clip art, printables, no prep needed. Assessment with answer key.

CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid or reduce health risks

Easel assessment is available with this lesson.

Included in this lesson is:

What protein is

The ways protein helps your body

Dietary guidelines for the amount of protein you should eat in a day

Visuals of protein portion sizes

Where to get different sources of protein

Choose my Plate visual-- with a breakdown of what an individual should be eating at each meal.

Ideas for Protein Meals and Snacks

Choose a protein activity

Assessment

Short writing assignment asking students to write about an unusual combination of protein and another food- such as peanut butter and pickles- fun activity!

Activity of asking students to list their top five favorite proteins

Store: Health is Elementary