Lesson Plan
Macronutrient Mission
Students will identify and classify foods they consume into proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, then track and calculate their daily intake to see how each macronutrient fuels physical activity.
Understanding macronutrients empowers students to make healthier food choices and recognize how proteins, carbs, and fats provide energy for growth and exercise, supporting lifelong wellness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook: What Fuels You?
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Sample Tracking
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Activity: Personal Tracking
10 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Closure
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Fuel Your Body: How Food Powers You
What Did You Eat Today?
Macronutrients: Proteins, Carbs & Fats
Protein: The Building Block
Carbohydrates: Fuel for Energy
Fats: Dense Energy Source
The 4-1-9 Rule
Quick Check & Next Steps
Worksheet
