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To accomplish this task, you need to learn about childhood obesity, what causes it,  how it affects health in children and adults, and what is required to fight it.  You will need to divide into 8 groups of three and choose a role.  Each member of the group will be responsible for researching his or her particular role, as well as assembling the research for discussion and final presentation.  Four (4) groups will be selected to present the program at Back to School Night at Mahwah Middle School.

Select your role:

Nutritionist

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.  ~Doug Larson

Health Practitioner

He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.  ~Chinese Proverb

PE Teacher

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor.  ~Danish Proverb

You are an expert in good nutrition.  Your task will be to research and gather all the information necessary to create a 7 day healthy meal plan and activity guide.  You will share your information with the other experts to create the final program and presentation. You are an expert in teaching children about health.  Your task will be to research and gather all the information necessary to create a health focused education plan.  You will share your information with the other experts to create the final program and presentation. You are an expert in activity for health.  Your task will be to research and gather all the information necessary to create a 7 day activity plan.  You will share your information with the other experts to create the final program and presentation.

Select ONE Profile Child (each chosen only once):         Grade 5 or 6       Grade 7 or 8             

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