Mrs. Suzanne Cahill
Family Living
Day #8/Emergency Lesson Plan
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Topic- Meeting the Nutritional Needs of your Family
Part #1: Reflection (5 points)
Directions-Please answer the following question thoroughly before beginning
assignment.
1. Why do people eat even when they are not hungry?
2. Why do you think fast-food restaurants don’t sell more nutrient-dense food?
3. What steps do you think a family could take to plan nutritious meals without
spending a lot of time?
Part #2: Assignment (25 points)
Log on to the MyPyramid Web site at www.MyPyramid.gov. Click on the subject
MyPyramid Plan. Enter your age, gender, and physical activity to generate your personal
pyramid plan. Print the PDF version. Repeat this for 2 members of your family. Print all
results off and staple to this paper.
Part #3: Summarize (5 points)
Write a paragraph describing you and your family members present eating habits. Using
the result of the MyPyramid Plan, explain why you and your family members are/are not
adequately meeting your daily needs for nutrients. If not adequate, include changes you
could make to improve your family’s nutrient intake.