📚 Topic Summary
A school cafeteria menu challenge activity helps you understand nutrition and make healthier food choices. It involves analyzing the nutritional content of different menu items, comparing them, and creating balanced meal plans. By participating in this activity, you'll learn to identify foods that are good for your body and make informed decisions about what you eat. This knowledge will empower you to build healthy eating habits that last a lifetime!
🍎 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
- Term: Calorie
- Term: Nutrient
- Term: Protein
- Term: Carbohydrate
- Term: Fiber
- Definition: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- Definition: A unit of energy.
- Definition: An indigestible plant-based carbohydrate.
- Definition: A macronutrient that is essential for building and repairing tissues.
- Definition: A macronutrient that provides the body with energy.
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📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words:
A healthy meal should include a balance of __________, __________, and __________. It should also have enough __________ and __________. Choosing foods from all food groups ensures that you get the __________ your body needs.
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
If you could change one thing about your school cafeteria menu to make it healthier, what would it be and why?
