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Essential Nutrition for Teens

This course empowers individuals to make informed dietary choices, promoting healthier and more fulfilling lives. Through exploring fundamental nutrition principles, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, enabling you to develop a personalized approach to healthy eating and well-being.

  • Modjos

Intermediate Level
13-18 Years
1x per week, 12 weeks
96 learners have enrolled!

About Course

Welcome to Fundamentals of Nutrition for Teens! 🍎📚

Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey to discover the science behind healthy eating habits? This engaging and informative course is designed to empower your teen with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle.

What will your teen learn? 🤔

  • The importance of different food groups and how they contribute to a healthy diet
  • How food fuels their body and mind, and why water and fiber are essential
  • How to read food labels like a pro and make informed choices
  • The difference between processed and whole foods, and how to make healthy choices

This course is NOT about restrictions!

Instead, we’ll focus on building a strong foundation of knowledge, so your teen can confidently navigate the world of food and make healthy choices that work for them.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Weekly video lessons delivered in an engaging format (PowerPoint presentations)
  • Fun and interactive homework activities, such as identifying nutrients, analyzing snacks, and exploring food processing
  • In-class discussions and questions to encourage critical thinking and engagement
  • Teacher feedback on completed work to help your teen stay on track 📝

Get started today! Your teen can jump right in, even if they’re enrolling late. There’s no catching up to do – all the materials are waiting for them! 🌟

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition 🌟

  • The significance of healthy eating for teenagers

  • Factors influencing food choices

  • Practical meal planning strategies

Week 2: Macronutrients: The Building Blocks of Food 🍔

Week 3: Micronutrients & Hydration: The Powerhouse Elements 💧

Week 4: The Digestive System & Metabolism: Fueling the Body 🍴

Week 5: Understanding Obesity in a Global Context 🌎

Week 6: Building a Balanced & Personalized Meal Plan 🍴

Week 7: Decoding Food Labels: Becoming a Savvy Consumer 📝

Week 8: Fad Diets: Fact or Fiction? 🤔

Week 9: Building Healthy Habits for Life 🌟

Week 10: Agriculture & GMOs: Understanding Our Food System 🌾

Week 11: Food Production & Processing: A Historical Journey 🚀

Week 12: Course Review & Wrap-Up 🎉

The learning goal is to grasp the concept of nutrition and its importance, recognize the six major nutrients, identify symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, apply effective meal planning strategies, implement tips for maintaining a healthy diet, and discern between healthy and unhealthy food options for optimal well-being.

Homework assignments aligned with the weekly topics will be given to reinforce learning. Expect to dedicate 1 to 2 hours per week outside of class to complete these tasks.

Apart from the PeerCamp classroom, this course utilizes YouTube as a supplementary learning platform.

This course will make use of healthy eating guidelines and will accommodate learners with varying dietary needs. While these guidelines serve as helpful references, they may not always be suitable for individuals with specific food intolerances or those adhering to different dietary protocols. Please inform us if your learner follows a specific dietary protocol. Additionally, students will be instructed in reading food labels according to the standards outlined by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
  • Self-Paced Class
  • 1 Learner per class
  • 45m
  • Gig Lingual - English
  • Pay weekly or in advance
Free

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