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Lesson 2:Make Change

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

• It takes 3 cups of broccoli to equal the calcium in one cup of milk.

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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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Test Your Knowledge: Cow-Culate Nutrition

CowSnack Comparisons #1Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #2 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #3 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #4 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #5 Cow-Culate Nutrition

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.