Lesson Plan

Plate Analysis Blueprint

Students will analyze their daily meals to identify key food groups and nutritional imbalances, then propose a healthier modification for one meal.

Building personal nutrition awareness fosters lifelong healthy habits, empowers informed food choices, and reduces future diet-related risks.

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Material & Tech Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

8 minutes

Step 3

Individual Meal Logging

12 minutes

Step 4

Small-Group Analysis

10 minutes

Step 5

Meal Makeover Proposals

7 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket

3 minutes

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Nutrition Detective: Uncovering Balanced Eating

USDA MyPlate Model

Food Group: Fruits & Vegetables

Food Group: Grains

Food Group: Protein

Food Group: Dairy

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Common Gaps in Teen Diets

Check for Understanding

Your Mission: Analyze Your Plate

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What’s on Your Plate?

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Arlin González

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