Nutrition 1: Dogs
Introduction
In this lesson, Chipper and Driver help students explore the basic science of food. We will discuss the six main nutrients and detail why are they important to a dog (or a human). We all want to have the healthiest and happiest body that we can and it starts with a knowledge of nutrition.
Learning Objectives
Students will understand nutrition as the the science of food. They will learn the six nutrients and look closely at how each function in a dog’s body. Students will also discover that food is really just an energy source and it is measured using calories.
Using Alaska Health Education Standards
A. A student should be able to acquire a core knowledge related to well-being.
A student who meets the content standard should:
- Understand how the human body is affected by behaviors related to eating habits..
Additional Resources
Here are links related to this lesson.
“SP Kennel Video: Fish Snacks”
