YEAR 8 Health KEY ASSESSMENT TASK

Making Healthy Choices

This is a Two PART task. Please ensure that you give a consistent amount of effort to both of the two sections of the assessment. Include a bibliography of all resources used to research your assignment.

PART ONE: HEALTHY BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR SNACK (25 marks)

Due Date: 19/8, 26/8, 2/9

Depending on when your class has its HAPE class timetabled, you must research & present a HEALTHY breakfast, school lunch item or snack food. Requirements: Research a healthy option for breakfast, a snack or lunch . You will need to be aware of the nutritional value of your food. Prepare & bring to class the food you have selected. Explain your choice to the class (oral presentation) & provide a sample for each student to try. (this is only a sample, not a banquet!). In your explanation you will need to justify your choice of food to the class by addressing the following question: 1) What makes your food choice healthy for a growing teenager? Explain the nutritional benefits of your food (eg: food groups, vitamins, fibre content, energy value). Was your food easy to prepare and serve? You will be marked on your presentation and organizational skills.

PART TWO: BODY IMAGE (35 marks)

Due Date: 14th October

Your task is to explore and research the topic of Body Image. Your findings can be presented in any of the following formats: * Power point presentation * Brochure * Magazine * Movie *Book Note: All styles of presentation will be worth exactly the same marks, however it is very important that you address all questions asked and provide plenty of detail. MARKS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE QUALITY & CREATIVITY OF YOUR PRESENTATION

Research questions
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Provide a brief description of what the term Body Image means. (3 marks) Discuss the main influences on our body image. Include a discussion about why some people have a positive body image, while others are more negative. (6 marks) Explain the links between body image and self esteem. (3 marks) Are there any health risks associated with poor body image? Discuss your findings. (6 marks) Discuss how having body image issues may affect participation in physical activity, and the consequent health issues this might lead to. (2 marks) List the details of two websites that offer help for people suffering from body image issues. (2 marks) Quality and creativity of presentation. (10 marks) Bibliography (3 marks)

Healthy Eating & Body Image Criteria Sheet

NAME:_______________________ CRITERIA MARK PART ONE: HEALTHY FOOD Oral presentation with tasting option
1) The selected breakfast/snack or lunch item is a healthy choice for a growing teenager. (5 marks) 2) Oral presentation to class was clear and easily understood. Justification of the selected item was detailed in terms of nutritional value. (10 marks) 3) Student was well-prepared to present, with all equipment necessary for the tasting session. (eg plates, napkins, spoons) (10 marks)

10

NS

CHECK DONE

PART TWO: BODY IMAGE

1) Provide a brief description of what the term Body Image means. (3 marks) 2) Discuss the main influences on our body image. Include a discussion about why some people have a positive body image, while others are more negative. (6 marks) 3) Explain the links between body image and self esteem. (3 marks) 4) Are there any health risks associated with poor body image? Discuss your findings. (6 marks) 5) Discuss how having body image issues may affect participation in physical activity, and the consequent health issues this might lead to(2 marks) 6) List the details of two websites that offer help for people suffering from body image issues. (2 marks) 7) Quality and creativity of presentation (10 marks) 8) Bibliography a wide range of resources used and listed correctly. (3 marks)

10

Sub-total Part Two:

/35

TOTAL MARKS:

/60

NA=task not assessed due to special circumstances NS =task not submitted N =some of task done but did not achieve outcomes

PP 7.5 8 8.5 Average 8.5 High 9

9.5

Description The student is able to identify some of the major nutrients necessary for growth and activity for young people and shows limited understanding of body image issues. AND is able to consider the role and function of the major nutritional needs of young people, for example the nutritional needs for healthy growth and development. She is also able to show some understanding of body image issues AND is able to identify and analyse the influences on family food selection. She is also able to discuss the relationship between body image, health and wellbeing, the media and other influences. AND is able to analyse the range of influences on personal and family food selection and identify major nutritional needs for growth and activity. She is also able to discuss in depth the relationship between body image, health and wellbeing, the media and other influences. AND is able to identify patterns of food consumption in Australia, for example the consumption levels of fruit, vegetables and take away food. She is also able to discuss and analyse the relationship between body image, health and wellbeing, the media and other influences. AND displays knowledge of factors contributing to current trends in nutrition in Australia. She is also able to discuss and analyse the relationship between body image, health and wellbeing, the media and other influences.