We Win With Wellness Assignment

Did you know? In 2010, nearly 1/3 of U.S. teens were considered obese Childhood obesity has doubled in children and tripled in teens in the last 30 years Obesity is the result of a “caloric imbalance” or too few calories expended with too many calories

consumedHow can you help?

The City of Rock Hill is looking to lower insurance costs for employee children by helping them get healthy

Rock Hill students are creating a “Pocket Guide” to help children make healthy choices when eating and to stay active. Your recipe will go in the pocket guide and/or app.

YOUR CHALLENGE: Can students become healthier while still enjoying foods they love?

What you will do in class: Find a recipe for one of your favorite meals, no matter how healthy or unhealthy Look up a healthier meal with substitutions so kids and teens have an option for eating right!

Meal Assignment: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack

Meal:

Ingredients and Preparation:

Calories:

Why it’s unhealthy:

Citation:

Healthier Alternative:

Look to replace ingredients like: salt, butter, sugar, oil, and red meatLook to change cooking methods like: frying and microwavingLook to include more: fruits, vegetables, protein (chicken, fish)

Ingredients and Preparation:

Calories:

Why it’s healthy:

Citation:

“Romantic” Meal Review

After identifying the healthier option for the meal of your choice, write a review of the recipe using Romantic writing style. You will need to imitate the style of the Romantic writers by including figurative

language and vivid sensory description. Use the helpful handout on msenoch.wordpress.com for good descriptors.

Start with background on why you like the recipe or how it is important to your family/culture. Then describe the actual recipe with descriptors. Even if you haven’t had the meal in a while, use

your imagination to make the recipe appealing to others.