Program Activities
Food and Activity Journal
Keeping track of the food you eat and daily activity through a journal is a great way to see any habits you
may have and how making little adjustments can make a big difference.
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Explore the FDA's ChooseMyPlate web site. Answer questions as you learn about the major food groups,
how much food you should consume daily from each group, portion sizes and how to make healthier food choices.
Target Heart Rate Zone
What is your heart rate? Learn how to find it and where it should be when you are exercising.
Food Labels
Reading the nutrition facts on the back of foods can be tricky. Students will learn how to decipher the
the information given and how to choose between foods.
Physical Activity Part 1
Get Moving! Follow the activity calendar for one week.
Physical Activity Part 2
Learn about the FITT Principal and the Components of Health Related Fitness. Then take a look back at the activity calendar and apply what you have learned.
Partner Reflection
Choose a partner from another participating class and review their Food and Activity Journal. What
suggestions can you give them?
Keeping track of the food you eat and daily activity through a journal is a great way to see any habits you
may have and how making little adjustments can make a big difference.
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Explore the FDA's ChooseMyPlate web site. Answer questions as you learn about the major food groups,
how much food you should consume daily from each group, portion sizes and how to make healthier food choices.
Target Heart Rate Zone
What is your heart rate? Learn how to find it and where it should be when you are exercising.
Food Labels
Reading the nutrition facts on the back of foods can be tricky. Students will learn how to decipher the
the information given and how to choose between foods.
Physical Activity Part 1
Get Moving! Follow the activity calendar for one week.
Physical Activity Part 2
Learn about the FITT Principal and the Components of Health Related Fitness. Then take a look back at the activity calendar and apply what you have learned.
Partner Reflection
Choose a partner from another participating class and review their Food and Activity Journal. What
suggestions can you give them?
Calendar of Events
Week 1 - Food and Activity Journal
Week 2 - Choose My Plate
Week 3 - Target Heart Rate Zone
Week 4 - Food Labels
Week 5 - Physical Activity
Week 6 - Partner Reflection
Week 2 - Choose My Plate
Week 3 - Target Heart Rate Zone
Week 4 - Food Labels
Week 5 - Physical Activity
Week 6 - Partner Reflection
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