This program encourages teens to meet their demanding growth needs with healthy eating habits. The importance of following the advice from the USDA's dietary guidelines is underscored. The food guide pyramid and the nutrition facts food label are introduced and explained.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn about the Seven Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
2) To introduce to the student the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid and to the Nutrition Facts Food Label, from which they will learn how to obtain valuable information.
3) Students will be motivated to adopt nutritional habits that can result in a happier, more productive, and healthier lifestyle.
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