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Take Note of Nutrition!
• Today, many students grab these foods for a quick snack:• Chips• Cookies• Candy
• Students also sip sugary sodas which can add-up to extra empty calories!
Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels
• Calcium: • Strong teeth and bones
• Potassium: • Helps regulate fluid balance
and blood pressure
• Phosphorus • Strengthens bones
• Protein• Repairs and builds muscles
Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels
• Vitamin A:• Vision• Skin health• Healthy immune system
• Vitamin D: • Absorbs calcium
Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels
• Vitamin B12
• Nerve cells• Makes DNA
• Riboflavin• Turns food into nutrients• Vision
• NiacinMetabolizes sugar
Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels
Dairy Nutrition
• Dairy Foods supply many of the nutrients that Americans miss the most in their diets.
• Milk is one of the most economical sources of high-quality protein. Invest in yourself!
Dairy Nutrition
• An 8-ounce serving of low-fat plain yogurt contains 490 milligrams of potassium; about the same as a small banana.
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Dairy Nutrition
• One ounce of hard cheese (like cheddar) contains 8 grams of protein; an egg contains 6 grams.
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Comparison Questions Cow-Culate Nutrition
• #1 – Cheese stick vs. 100 calorie cookie/cracker snack pack– Question: What % of your daily recommended
calcium needs does each snack provide?– Question: Which item provides the most
protein?– Question: What is the estimated per unit cost
for each item?
• #2 – Protein bar vs. yogurt– Question: Which item provides the most
calcium?– Question: Which item provides the most
protein?– Question: What is the estimated per unit cost
for each item?
Comparison Questions (cont.) Cow-Culate Nutrition
• #3- Milk vs. Calcium Fortified Orange Juice– Question: What % of your daily recommended calcium
needs does each snack provide?– Question: Which item provides the most phosphorus?– Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each
item?
• #4 – Macaroni & Cheese vs. Spaghetti-Os®
– Question: Which item provides the most protein?– Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each
item?
• #5 – Sports drink vs. Chocolate milk– Question: Which item provides the most potassium?– Question: Which item provides the most protein?– Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each
item?
Activity 1: Snack Savvy Chef Challenge
Prepare snacks from foods that have nutritional value without hurting your wallet!
• Brainstorm: With your team, create snacks that are nutritious and delicious.
• Create a recipe: Create your snack within the time limit and budget!
• Present: Share your culinary creation with the class. Discuss the foods’ nutritional content and total cost.
Activity 2: Nutrient-Rich Recipe Book
Research and prepare recipes that illustrate nutritional and economic value.
• Research: Using the internet or recipe books, create snacks containing the key nutrients discussed in class. Record the nutrients in each snack and the snack’s cost.
• Present: Share your recipe with the class.
• Create a recipe resource: Collect other recipes to create a recipe book full of fun snacks.