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How Many Cups Do I Need? Lesson PlanHow Many Cups Do I Need? Lesson Plan
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Champions for Change
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7th - Higher Ed
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Health
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1 hr
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How Many Cups Do I Need?

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This How Many Cups Do I Need? lesson plan also includes:
  • What's in a Cup?
  • Recommended Cups of Fruits and Vegetables for Adults
  • Health Benefits of Eating Fruits and Vegetables
  • Fruit and Vegetable Scoreboard
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Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Find out by browsing through a variety of handouts and learning the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables for good health. Learners will read and discuss how to visually measure cups of these nutritious items, what health benefits are in store, and how to set a weekly goal to meet the recommended amount. While the lesson is primarily geared toward adults, you can have your learners use the provided figures to estimate how many cups they should be having as young adults. 

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Nutrition, dietary fiber, health

Pros

  • Nice worksheets on how to visually recognize cups and for setting goals
  • Valuable lesson for adolescents to carry into adulthood

Cons

  • Minimal information provided on health benefits
  • Poster referenced in lesson activities is not included 

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