Research and report on nutrition value of three favorite fast food meal items. Identifying healthier food options when eating out and how to make choices based on nutritional needs.
In this lesson designed to enhance literacy skills, students examine the nutritional content of different foods and learn about the health benefits and risks associated with the food choices they make.
Create a meal plan for one week of dinners for a family of four along with a shopping list on a budget of $150.
Students will use the Nutrition Facts label and “orange juice” to compare the nutrition and taste of different brands of orange juice. (This lesson was updated in 2023 from fruit snacks to orange juice and updated with new standards and new nutrition facts labels.)