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FITNESS SURVEY |
Introduction/Task/Process/Resources/Evaluation/Conclusion
Introduction:
This
web quest is designed for students to determine what changes
can be made for a healthier lifestyle through diet and exercise.
Whether
you need to eat healthier, increase exercise output or just simply feel better
about yourself, this survey will help you decide what steps can be changed to maintain
a healthy
diet and a
safe and successful exercise program.
| Task |
After logging
your daily food intake and inputting your information in the computer
you will be able to use the information to assess body mass index (BMI), caloric
expenditure
and your daily food intake compared to the RDA levels.
This assessment will also determine
the amount of servings you will need in each food group based on the USDA
recommendations.
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Process |
This project will be an individual project.
You will be given one week from the assigned
date to complete this project. This
work will be completed outside of class and turned in on the appropriate date.
You will need access to a computer that is connected to the internet.
1. Write
down all the food you consumed in one day.
This will include all snacks, meals, and
drinks. Then you will take this information and go to the
website www.runnersurvey.com
and fill in the information boxes.
Make sure you have a list of
the foods you ate with you
at the computer when you take the survey.
2.
What is BMI?
3.
Based on your statistics, which area of
BMI do you fall in?
4.
What steps would you need to take to
better your BMI?
5.
What are carbohydrates, protein and fats?
6.
Why are they important to our bodies?
7.
Differentiate between saturated,
unsaturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats.
8.
Based on the percents given from the RDA
for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, how do
you compare?
9.
Based on the information presented is
your caloric expenditure equivalent for your level
of physical activity?
10. How
many servings does the USDA recommend from each food group?
11. How
does your food pyramid compare to that of the USRDA?
12. After
completing the whole process, what could you do to change your lifestyle choices
to
improve your percentages and overall wellness?
13. After
completing the survey print a copy of your BMI report, physical activity report,
diet report, and your food pyramid.
From these reports, you will be able to answer the
above
questions. Turn in a copy of your
reports along with answers to the questions.
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Resources |
The list that follows offers possible resources for you to consider in
completing this
web quest. You may use any of these
as well as related resources of your choice.
I.
Websites
· http://thriveonline.oxygen.com
· http://www.nal.usda.gov.8001/py/pmap.htm
· http://www.msnbc.com/news/DIETING_front.asp
· http://www.dietwatch.com/
· http://bodytrends.com/scale.htm
· http://sportsmedicine.about.com/health/sportsmedicine/library/weekly/aa012599.htm
· http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/hr.shtml
· http://www.fitnesszone.com/profiles/
II.
Books
* Making Life Choices Health Skills
and Concepts
·
Principles and Labs for Fitness and
Wellness
III.
Videos
* Nutrition and Exercise Facts to
Live By
·
Cholesterol Made Easy
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Evaluation |
Your final project grade will be based on the following components:
1)
Your
constructive use of class time to accomplish the assigned tasks.
2)
Your
spreadsheets, charts, graphs and comparison of your results against the norms.
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Conclusion |
Through this activity you will be able to determine you BMI(body mass
index). The
level of your physical activity and the number of calories needed for your
level. You will
also see if the food you are eating is sufficient for the recommended
nutritional, vitamin
and mineral content. You will see a
picture of your food pyramid compared to the USDA recommended one.
After completing these tasks you will be able to find out how you compare
and whether changes need to be made in your lifestyle in order to improve you
health and life.