Students will analyze a launch documentary clip and a staged teacher argument, then capture first impressions about which food guide seems most convincing and what evidence would be needed to decide fairly.

Students will compare the three food guides, test early positions against interview and source evidence, and build a one-page debate stance sheet with a clear claim, an opposing claim, and evidence bullets to verify in the next phase.

Students will strengthen their position with credible research, organize support and challenge evidence, build a full debate packet with warrants and rebuttals, and test their argument through peer critique before the final showcase.

Students will present and defend their final recommendation about which food guide nutritionists should follow, respond to audience questions with evidence, and complete a brief food journal reflection on how their own eating choices connect to what they learned.