Identify and describe the stages of growth and development.

•  infancy
•  childhood
•  adolescence
•  adulthood
•  late adulthood

Identify and know the location and function of the major body organs and systems.

• circulatory
• respiratory
• muscular
• skeletal
• digestive

Explain the role of the food guide pyramid in helping people eat a healthy diet.

• food groups
• number of servings
• variety of food
• nutrients

Know age appropriate drug information.

• definition of drugs
• effects of drugs
• proper use of medicine
• healthy/unhealthy risk-taking (e.g. inhalant use, smoking)
• skills to avoid drug

Describe growth and development changes that occur between childhood and adolescence and identify factors that can influence these changes.

• education
• socioeconomic

Identify and describe the structure and function of the major body systems.

• nervous
• muscular
• integumentary
• urinary
• endocrine
• reproductive
• immune

Analyze nutritional concepts that impact health.

• caloric content of foods
• relationship of food intake and physical activity (energy output)
• nutrient requirements
• label reading
• healthful food selection

Explain factors that influence childhood and adolescent drug use.

• peer influence
• body image (e.g., steroids, enhancers)
• social acceptance
• stress
• media influence
• decision-making/refusal skills
• rules, regulations and laws
• consequences

Analyze factors that impact growth and development between adolescence and adulthood.

• relationships (e.g., dating, friendships, peer pressure)
• interpersonal communication
• risk factors (e.g., physical inactivity, substance abuse, intentional/unintentional injuries, dietary patterns)
• abstinence
• STD and HIV prevention
• community

Analyze the interdependence existing among the body systems.

Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adolescents.

• body image
• advertising
• dietary guidelines
• eating disorders
• peer influence
• athletic goals

Analyze prevention and intervention strategies in relation to adolescent and adult drug use.

• decision-making/refusal skills
• situation avoidance
• goal setting
• professional assistance (e.g., medical, counseling. support groups)
• parent involvement

Evaluate factors that impact growth and development during adulthood and late adulthood.

• acute and chronic illness
• communicable and non- communicable disease
• health status
• relationships (e.g., marriage, divorce, loss)
• career choice
• aging process
• retirement

Evaluate factors that impact the body systems and apply protective/ preventive strategies.

• fitness level
• environment (e.g., pollutants, available health care)
• health status (e.g., physical, mental, social)
• nutrition

Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adults.

• cost
• food preparation (e.g., time, skills)
• consumer skills (e.g., understanding food labels, evaluating fads)
• nutritional knowledge
• changes in nutritional requirements (e.g., age, physical activity level)

Evaluate issues relating to the use/non-use of drugs.

• psychology of addiction
• social impact (e.g., cost, relationships)
• chemical use and fetal development
• laws relating to alcohol, tobacco and chemical substances
• impact on the individual
• impact on the community

Identify and analyze factors that influence the prevention and control of health problems.

• research
• medical advances
• technology
• government policies/regulations