Nutritional Science and Literacy · Nutrition & Wellness
Deconstructing Diet Culture
Critically analyzing media messages, fad diets, and the marketing of supplements to develop a balanced approach to eating.
Key Questions
- 1How does social media influence our perception of a healthy body and a healthy diet?
- 2What are the red flags of a fad diet that lacks scientific backing?
- 3How can you develop a positive relationship with food that ignores restrictive marketing trends?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Healthy Living - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Nutritional Science and Literacy
Period: Nutrition & Wellness
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