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Is It Fruit? Lesson PlanIs It Fruit? Lesson Plan
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Southern Nevada Health District
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5th - 10th
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Health
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Duration
45 mins
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Is It Fruit?

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The concept is the most valuable feature of this resource, which is designed to bring learners' attention to the nutritional labels of food items. Your class will take a closer look at the labels on bottled juice containers to determine how much of the drink is actually comprised of fruit. 

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fruit juice, fruits and vegetable, health

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  • Can be used as an inquiry-based, hands-on activity

Cons

  • No background information provided for other frequently included ingredients and chemicals in bottled juices
  • Requires collection of various juice bottle labels prior to lesson

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