Health

Curriculum Overview:
High school students will discuss and learn key elements important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Topics include how to:

• Choose healthful foods
  
• Become a careful food shopper
• Read nutrition facts labels
• Prepare fresh foods
• Exercise to say fit
• Be aware of – and avoid - drugs, alcohol and tobacco
• Maintain good personal hygiene
• Protect yourself (stay safe)

Additionally, students will learn valuable lifeskills helpful to taking care of themselves and navigating our “healthcare system” in a general way.  Key components are:

• Understanding different kinds of health care providers (doctors)
• Understanding the value and purpose of preventative check-ups
• Understanding how to use medicines carefully
• Understanding how to get care when sick or hurt
• Understanding basic simple concepts of health insurance