Lesson Plan
Fuel Up! Lesson Blueprint
Students will analyze personal eating habits, learn core nutrition principles, and design balanced, energy-boosting meals to support a healthy lifestyle.
Understanding how food fuels the body empowers students to make informed choices, improves energy management, and fosters lifelong wellness habits by applying real-world nutrition tools.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Quick Food Swipe Poll
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation: Eating for Energy Slides
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: MyPlate Meal Design
15 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Nutrition Label Detective
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Cherry on Top Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Eating for Energy
Why Nutrition Matters
Macronutrients: The Big Three
Micronutrients: Vitamins & Minerals
MyPlate Basics
Energizing Foods vs. Empty Calories
Hydration & Timing
Next Up: Your Turn!
Warm Up
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
