Project Outline: Empowering Teens Through Body Image and Nutrition

Objective:

To create a visually appealing and informative poster that addresses body image issues among teens
and provides practical tips on improving nutrition for both teens and athletes and highlights the
dangers of misinformation and lack of resources.

Materials Needed:

• White Paper
• Markers, pens, or colored pencils
• Images and graphics related to body positivity and healthy eating
• Reliable sources for nutritional information

Steps:

1. Research and Planning:

o Body Image Issues:
▪ Understand common body image issues faced by teens.
▪ Gather statistics and facts about the impact of body image on mental health.
▪ Find positive quotes and messages that promote body positivity.
o Nutrition for Teens and Athletes:
▪ Research nutritional needs specific to teens and athletes.
▪ Identify key nutrients and their benefits.
▪ Find tips for healthy eating and meal planning.

• Dangers of Misinformation and Lack of Resources:

• Research the impact of misinformation on body image and nutrition.
• Find examples of common myths and their potential harm.
• Identify challenges teens face in finding reliable resources.

2. Designing the Poster:

o Layout:
▪ Divide the poster into sections: Body Image, Nutrition for Teens, and
Nutrition for Athletes.
▪ Use eye-catching colors and fonts to make the poster appealing.
o Content:
▪ Body Image Section:
▪ Include statistics and facts about body image issues.
▪ Add positive quotes and messages.
▪ Use images that promote body positivity.
 ▪ Nutrition for Teens Section:
▪ List essential nutrients and their benefits.
▪ Provide tips for healthy eating habits.
▪ Include a sample meal plan.
▪ Nutrition for Athletes Section:
▪ Highlight the importance of balanced nutrition for athletic performance.
▪ Provide tips on pre- and post-workout nutrition.
▪ Include a sample meal plan for athletes.
3. Creating the Poster:
o Physical Poster:
▪ Use markers and pens to write and draw on the poster board.
▪ You may use images and graphics from other Ipad sources to make it visually
appealing.
▪ Arrange the content neatly and creatively.
4. Review and Finalize:
o Check for accuracy and completeness of information.
o Ensure the poster is visually appealing and easy to read.
o Make any necessary adjustments.
o Include resources to help teens find help and information

Additional Tips:

• Body Image:
o Encourage teens to talk about their feelings and seek support from friends, family, or
counselors.
o Promote activities that boost self-esteem, such as sports, arts, and hobbies.
• Nutrition:
o Emphasize the importance of a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
o Encourage regular physical activity and hydration.

This project aims to empower teens by addressing body image issues and promoting healthy
nutrition habits.
Grading Rubric: Poster

Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2)
Improvement (1)
Some information Information is
All information is Most information
Content is accurate, but mostly inaccurate
accurate and well- is accurate with
Accuracy there are noticeable or poorly
researched. minor errors.
errors. researched.
Information is
Information is Information is
highly relevant and Information is
Relevance of relevant but may somewhat relevant
directly addresses mostly irrelevant or
Information include some less but lacks focus on
body image and off-topic.
pertinent details. key topics.
nutrition.
Poster is visually Poster is visually
Poster is somewhat Poster is not
appealing with appealing but
appealing but lacks visually appealing
Visual Appeal excellent use of could use better
cohesive design and lacks effort in
colors, images, andcolor or image
elements. design.
layout. choices.
Content is Content is
Content is well- organized but somewhat Content is poorly
Organization organized and easy could be more organized but may organized and
to follow. logically be confusing in difficult to follow.
arranged. parts.
Poster shows
Poster shows a high Poster shows some Poster shows little
creativity but
Creativity level of creativity creativity but lacks to no creativity or
may rely on
and originality. originality. originality.
common ideas.
Message is clear Message is clear Message is Message is unclear
Clarity of and effectively but could be somewhat clear but and fails to
Message communicates key more concise or may be confusing communicate key
points. impactful. or vague in parts. points effectively.
Good use of Some use of
Excellent use of Poor use of
Use of reliable resources reliable resources
reliable resources resources with little
Resources with minor but lacks proper
and citations. to no citations.
citation issues. citations.
Noticeable
Frequent grammar
Few minor grammar or
Grammar No grammar or or spelling errors
grammar or spelling errors but
and Spelling spelling errors. that hinder
spelling errors. do not hinder
understanding.
understanding.

Additional Notes:
 • Effort and Presentation: Consider the overall effort put into the poster and the quality of
the presentation.
• Engagement: Evaluate how engaging the poster is for the intended audience (teens).

This rubric can help ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the physical poster.