Question

do now: “food and you: what’s true?”
directions: for this activator, answer the following prompts using your current knowledge, experiences, and beliefs. using correct isn’t important; there are no right or wrong answers, and no judgment here!

1. when you think of the term “healthy eating,” what are the first three words or phrases that come to mind?
2. where do you get most of your information about what foods are “good” foods or “bad” foods? circle or highlight all that apply, or add your own.

social media	family members	friends
athletes	celebrities	other

1. have you ever felt confused about what you “should” eat? why or why not?
2. complete the following sentence.

to me, eating healthy means

Explanation:

These are open - ended questions for self - reflection about healthy eating. Here are some sample responses:

Question 1

When thinking about "healthy eating", common associations are made with concepts related to the nutritional value and eating patterns. Vegetables are rich in nutrients, balanced diet implies a mix of different food groups, and moderation means not overeating any particular food.

Doctors are a reliable source as they have medical and nutritional knowledge. Family members can pass down traditional or practical eating advice. Social media is widespread and full of health - related content.

There is a lot of conflicting information about healthy eating from different sources like social media, different diets promoted by influencers, etc. This makes it hard to know what the "right" thing to eat is.

Answer:

1. Vegetables, 2. Balanced diet, 3. Moderation

Question 2