Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Food and Nutrition Grade 8
Overall Expectations
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between nutrient intake and health
- develop an understanding of the psychology of food
Specific Expectations
Students will:
- identify reliable sources of nutrition information
- compare and contrast nutrient content of various foods
- explain how healthy food choices affect present and future health of individuals
- critically analyze the effect of food marketing practices on consumer behaviour
- identify decisions involved in food purchasing
Lessons that meet Grade 8 expectations