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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Nutrition Detective: Uncovering Balanced Eating
USDA MyPlate Model
Food Group: Fruits & Vegetables
Food Group: Grains
Food Group: Protein
Food Group: Dairy
Portion Size Visuals
Common Gaps in Teen Diets
Check for Understanding
Your Mission: Analyze Your Plate

Activity

