How To Eat

Worksheet Description

The “How to Eat” Sustained Research worksheet guides students through a detailed exploration of the history and process of nutrition guidance provided by the U.S. government. It asks students to investigate when and why the government began offering nutrition advice, the social and political context of this guidance, the specific agencies involved, and how the advice is formulated and disseminated. The worksheet also prompts students to examine the frequency of updates to nutritional advice, the role of economic interests, any controversies surrounding the advice, and the actual usage of this information by the public. Finally, students are expected to write a paper reflecting on the history of nutrition advice in relation to the health and well-being of U.S. citizens.

This worksheet is teaching students to conduct in-depth historical research and to analyze the evolution of public health initiatives, particularly government-issued nutrition advice. It encourages critical thinking about the intersection of science, policy, and economics in the development of public health guidelines. The assignment aims to enhance students’ abilities to evaluate the impact of governmental roles on individual and public health. Additionally, it develops students’ skills in synthesizing a wide array of information into a comprehensive paper that offers insights into the broader implications of nutrition advice on society.