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Obesity
Activity 1B: Finding the Good Part of Fat and Advertising It
Topic: Obesity

Part of:
Unit: Corpulosity: A Study of Obesity

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Keywords

fat, good fat, bad fat, validity, advertisement

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Key Concepts

why we need fat, positive uses of dietary fat

Process Skills Utilized

analyze information based on previous knowledge, analyze preconceived ideas and bias, conjecture about the various types of dietary fats, evaluate the validity of “research” on a particular topic

Intended Grade Levels - 6 - 9

Objectives

Using obesity statistics, students will be able to:

  • Explain why we need fat in our body
  • Assess validity of sources
  • Research information about the benefits of fat
  • Work together in groups to create an advertisement about fat

Activity Description

Fat often gets a bad rap, yet it really isn’t all bad! Students will enjoy developing advertisements to “sell” the good points about body fat. Students will learn why their bodies have to have it and will teach people in a fun way why fat isn’t all bad.

Activity Management Suggestions

As they begin to work on the advertisements, you may refer students to the Analyzing Media Unit found at the following website:
http://teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/curriculum/media/media-evaluation.htm

Use the rubrics found in the Analyzing Media Unit to evaluate student projects.

Consider videotaping the student commercials and allow them to evaluate how they look on film and how persuasive the commercials are. Be sure to counsel students to give constructive feedback.

Modifications
Provide students with information about fat and limit the number of resources they must find. Allow students needing more assistance to work with peers.

Extensions
Have students find articles related to body fat and host a Socratic Conversation.

References Used
National Institutes of Health Medline Plus Available Online at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

Krauss, RM. (1996). Dietary guidelines for healthy American adults. American Heart Association, Inc., 94, 1795-1800.

 

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