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Course, Subject

Biology/Living Environment, Health, Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences

Description

This simulation will allow students to view relationships between the calories in the foods they eat, and the amount of exercise needed to burn the calories off. It also helps them explore the relationship between calories and weight, and helps explore issues like these by selecting a diet and exercise program.

Using this simulation, students will:

• Recognize the connection between food and calories.
• Understand the relationship between calorie intake and weight.
• Learn about balancing diet with exercise to manage weight.

Website(s)

PhET Interactive Simulations

Simulation

Click on the link below to view the simulation:

• Eating and Exercise

Requirements

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Content Provider

Physics Education Technology
The Physics Education Technology (PhET) project at the University of Colorado produces fun, interactive simulations of physical phenomena that make bridges to the real world.

Related Academic Standards

New York State

HPF.FC.I.1.1.A Students understand the relationships among diet, health, and physical activities; evaluate their own eating patterns; and use appropriate technology and resources to make food selections and prepare simple, nutritious meals.

HPF.FC.C.1.1.A Students apply knowledge of food choices and menus to plan a balanced diet, use new technologies to plan and prepare nutritious meals for a variety of dietary needs.