Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal

Enduring Understandings

At the end of the lessons, students should have a basic understanding of the following concepts:

1. Obesity is a global issue.
2. Caloric intake, physical activity and genetics are the main contributing factors in obesity.
4. The U.S. government provides guidelines for healthy eating for people of all ages.
5. Preventative measures can be taken at a young age to avoid obesity.