Lesson Plan
Fitness Foodie Lesson Plan
Students will match meals to specific workout types and design balanced pre- and post-exercise fueling plans, reinforcing the link between nutrition and physical activity.
Connecting healthy eating with exercise empowers students to optimize performance, recovery, and overall wellness habits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Meal & Workout Matchup
10 minutes
Step 3
Fueling Strategy Planning
8 minutes
Step 4
Review & Share
4 minutes
Worksheet
Answer Key
Slide Deck
Fitness Foodie
Learning Objectives
Key Nutrients for Exercise
Example Meal–Workout Pairs
Activity Part 1: Meal & Workout Matchup
Activity Part 2: Fueling Strategy Planning
Reflection & Sharing
Key Takeaways
Next Steps & Resources
