Lesson Plan
Diet Detective Lesson Plan
Students will analyze and compare dietary guidelines from USDA, Harvard, Mediterranean, and other global sources to develop critical thinking about cultural influences on nutrition.
Understanding diverse dietary guidelines fosters nutritional literacy, cultural awareness, and helps students critically evaluate healthy eating recommendations in various contexts.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook and Objective Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Analysis
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Presentations and Comparison
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Diet Detective
Lesson Objective & Agenda
Global Dietary Guidelines Comparison Chart
USDA MyPlate Guidelines
Harvard Healthy Eating Plate
Mediterranean Diet Overview
Other Cultural Dietary Guides
Group Analysis Instructions
Group Presentations & Chart Building
Reflection & Exit Ticket
Worksheet
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Rubric
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