Weight Management Curriculum

 

As a member of th​e Health and Wellness team, you may lead weight management groups. Below, you will find some activities to get you started.

Module	Discussion​ Topics	Classroom Lessons	Worksheets/Projects
Module 1: Healthy Eating 101	Diet and Health (15 minutes) What Does "Healthy Food" Mean? (30 minutes) Family, Health, and Food (30 minutes)	Nutrition Jeopardy (30 minutes) Choosing Healthy Food in the Cafeteria (15-30 minutes)	Worksheet: How Can You Eat Healthy When You Eat Out? Worksheet: Family and Food Worksheet: Navigating a Grocery Store (2-3 hours depending on distance from grocery store and number of students) Worksheet: MyPyramid Tracker Worksheet: Healthy Choices
Module 2: Move It!	Fitting Activity into Your Life (20-30 minutes) Stress Relief (20 minutes)	Stop Talking and Get Active (As long as you feel it is appropriate and beneficial.) Fast Facts about Physical Activity (15 minutes)	Worksheet: Barriers to Exercise Worksheet: Exercise and Stress Worksheet: Fitting Physical Activity into the Day
Module 3: Tying it Together: Body Weight, Body Image, and Goal Setting	Body Mass Index (15 minutes) Setting Goals (20 minutes)	Calculate Your Body Mass Index (10 minutes)	Worksheet: Calorie Balance Worksheet: Emotional Eating Worksheet: Setting Goals (parts A and B) Worksheet: Body Image