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Better Weight

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Students investigate a Biblical based weight loss program which asks them to read, take on-line quizzes and tests, assess their level of physical activity, explore nutrition and food guidelines and determine whether weight loss would be appropriate.

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obesity

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food, Nutrition, obesity, weight loss, health
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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