Lesson Plan

Fuel And Fire Lesson Plan

Students will work in small groups to complete a quiz that links different foods to their roles in fueling exercise, reinforcing how nutrition impacts physical performance.

Understanding how the body uses various nutrients during exercise empowers students to make healthier eating choices, boosting energy and fitness outcomes.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Small-Group Quiz

8 minutes

Step 3

Review & Discussion

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Fueling Your Workout: The Macros

Introduce students to macronutrients. Explain how carbs break down into glucose for immediate energy, proteins help build and repair muscles, and fats provide longer-lasting fuel. Use simple examples like bread vs. steak vs. nuts.

Fuel Food Examples

Show pictures if possible. Ask: Which foods would you eat before sprinting? Which before a long bike ride? Encourage students to identify the macros in each example.

Fuel-Up Tips Before Exercise

Highlight the timing: too soon and you might feel hungry; too late and your food won’t digest in time. Remind them to drink water. Relate tips to real school sports or PE.