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» Lesson Objectives:

In this lesson, students will either:

• Identify issues in the documentary by answering the true and false questions prior to viewing "Diet Wars"
• Watch the documentary "Diet Wars" and correct the true and false answers

OR

As the students watch the documentary they will:

• Identify things that positively influence health
• Identify things that negatively influence health

» Materials Needed:

• The film "Diet Wars"
• Enough copies of either Student Viewing Guide #1 or #2 for each student

» Time Needed:

Students will need one hour for viewing the documentary.

» Procedure for Viewing Guide #1: True and False:

Tell students that they will be answering questions on the viewing guide to identify key issues in the documentary and test their knowledge of health issues. They will answer the questions before viewing and correct them as they view the film.

» Procedure for Viewing Guide #2: Analyzing Factors that Affect Health:

Assign each student to one of two groups. Tell students that one group will take notes on people, practices and products in the film that may be harmful to good health while the other group will take notes on people, practices and products in the film that may be beneficial to good health.

» Method of Assessment:

Participation in class discussion that focuses on:

• What is the state of our nation's health today?
• What has caused this?
• What can be done to change this situation?

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