Nutritional Tracker

As we learn nutrition in 7th grade health class, students will track the food they eat using an online nutrition and fitness tracker. Each day, students will spend the first 10-15 minutes of class entering the day's food into Sparkteens.com. Following this introductory activity, students will then be instructed on concepts about nutrition. This will happen throughout the term as we learn about carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. Throughout the term, students will be able to compare their nutrients and calorie count to the USDA recommendations for their age, height, gender and activity level. Students will use math skills to analyze, compare, and graph their data. Students will use reading and language arts skills to read and journal about their food. Students will chart physical activity in their log also. Using a variety of school subject skills, students will understand what adjustments should be made in order to lead healthy life through nutrition allowing them to make the decisions for themselves. Students will learn healthy alternatives to their favorite foods and students will start to learn decision making with portion sizes and their caloric needs. This lesson will accomplish many of the national standards in health regarding nutrition including; core concepts, analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal setting, and self management.