Category Archives: reflections

Content area literacy can mean a lot of different things in health and physical education. In a health classroom it can include learning to read and understand food labels, scholarly articles, research studies, etc. Traditionally, physical education does not include … Continue reading →

While this information wasn’t very complex or elaborate, it is important, especially for individuals just starting to track or manage calories. The recommendations are very general but are a simple and convenient starting place for those looking to improve their … Continue reading →

I thought a grocery list would be a great genre because it is one of the simplest bits of writing people do all the time. However, while it my be simple, it is far from unimportant. A grocery list dictates … Continue reading →

Graphs are a fantastic way to get an idea and information across quickly. I specifically chose to do the pyramid style graph because it allowed the reader to see a quick glance of it and get a general understanding, However, … Continue reading →

Food labels are mandated by the government because they provide important information to people concerning portions and energy balance. I chose to analyze one of the many types of food labels that are intentionally misleading, cooking spray. Using sprays are … Continue reading →

I chose to do a recipe as a genre because it is one of the most practical types of information regarding nutrition. Telling people what to eat is one thing, but giving them a way to eat healthy food that … Continue reading →