Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and appreciate body positive nutrition curriculum that promotes health at every size.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Access to the internet for research
- Optional: Art supplies for a creative project
Before starting the lesson, it would be helpful for the student to have a basic understanding of nutrition and body image concepts.
Activities
- Research: Ask the student to research and find information about body positive nutrition and the concept of health at every size. They can use reliable online sources or books from their home library.
- Reflection: Have the student write a short reflection on their findings, discussing the importance of body positivity and how it relates to overall health and well-being.
- Creative Project: Encourage the student to create a visual representation of body positive nutrition. This can be a poster, a collage, or any other form of art that showcases the importance of embracing all body types and promoting healthy habits.
- Discussion: Engage in a conversation with the student about their research and creative project. Encourage them to share their thoughts and insights, and discuss the impact of body positive nutrition on individuals and society as a whole.
Tenth Grade Talking Points
- "Body positive nutrition is an approach that focuses on nourishing our bodies with healthy foods and embracing all body shapes and sizes."
- "Health at every size promotes the idea that health is not determined by weight or appearance, but rather by adopting balanced and sustainable lifestyle habits."
- "Body positive nutrition encourages us to listen to our bodies, honor our hunger and fullness cues, and develop a positive relationship with food."
- "It is important to recognize that everyone's body is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another."
- "Body positive nutrition emphasizes self-care, self-acceptance, and self-love, rather than striving for a specific body shape or size."