My name is Emily and I am in grade 10. One day, I hope to
be a veterinarian, so I volunteer at the local animal shelter
on a weekly basis. I have recently become a vegetarian, so
I usually have a salad for lunch, rice or pasta for dinner,
and fruit as a snack. I tend to skip breakfast in the mornings because I never have time! Even though I live a few
blocks away from school, I usually take the bus every
morning because I’m running late. I enjoy listening to music,
dancing, and spending time with my pets (1 dog and 2
cats) and my friends!
Hi! I’m Steven and I am 16 years old. I enjoy playing basketball,
listening to music, and playing the drums in my band. I also work
part-time at a music store. I really don’t have a lot of time to do
much else! I started noticing that my calves are tight after
basketball practice, but I don’t know what to do about it. I eat
a lot of fast food because it’s easy to grab when I’m on my
way to work after basketball practice. I know I should make
healthier meal choices, but I don’t have time!
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Now that you have met Emily and Steven, your job is to act as a nutritionist and
personal trainer by analyzing their lifestyles and provide them with suggestions
to become healthier. You are to choose either Emily or Steven and analyze his/
her lifestyle choices—look at diet, physical activity, hobbies/interests, and prior
commitments. Your recommendations should include the following:
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An explanation outlining and explaining the importance of a healthy lifestyle
A sample three day meal plan to provide proper nutrition (include 3 meals
and 2 snacks)
A sample three day physical activity plan (don’t forget to look at
cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching!)
Tips and strategies to help them make healthy choices in the future
Since Steven and Emily are very busy, please submit your recommendations in
the form of a pamphlet/brochure, so that it is easy for them to reference
regularly. Please make sure it is well-organized, colourful, and easy to read!
Remember to provide recommendations that are well-suited to the individual!
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Category
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Explanation of
healthy living
Conveys a limited understanding
of the components of a healthy
lifestyle and does not explain
why it is important
Conveys some understanding of
the components of a healthy
lifestyle and briefly explains why
it is important
Conveys a good understanding of
the components of a healthy
lifestyle and explains why it is
important
Conveys an effective understanding of
the components of a healthy lifestyle and
effectively explains why it is important
Three day meal
plan
Provides a one day meal plan or
no meal plan at all
Provides a two day meal plan
Three day exercise plan
Provides a one day exercise plan
or no exercise plan at all
Provides a two day exercise plan
Provides a basic three day meal
plan (e.g. breakfast: cereal and
milk)
Provides a basic three day exercise plan (e.g. cardio: running)
Analysis and
advice
Provides a limited analysis of
Steven’s or Emily’s needs and
offers little or no advice
Analyzes some of Steven’s or
Emily’s needs and offers some
advice
Effectively analyzes Steven’s or
Emily’s needs and offers practical
advice
Provides a detailed three day meal plan
(e.g. breakfast: 1 cup whole grain cereal
with 250 mL skim milk and blueberries)
Provides a detailed three day exercise
plan (e.g. cardio: running in the park for
30 min followed by stretching)
Effectively and accurately analyzes
Steven’s or Emily’s needs and offers
practical and well-informed advice
Presentation
and style
The pamphlet lacks organization
and is not visually appealing (no
colour, design or pics), as well as
having several major errors/
omissions
Somewhat organized pamphlet
that has is rather appealing, but
has a several errors/omissions
An organized and visually
appealing pamphlet with few
errors/omissions
Comments and Overall Score:
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A well-organized and visually appealing
pamphlet with no errors/omissions