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Recommended Daily Food Intake Vs. Actual Intake Lesson PlanRecommended Daily Food Intake Vs. Actual Intake Lesson Plan
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Recommended Daily Food Intake Vs. Actual Intake

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Students see how their daily food intake compares to the recommended daily intake. They will use computer skills, math skills, and develop or reinforce nutritional facts about eating healthy. After compiling their data, students discuss the results.

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the food pyramid, food

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food pyramid, Nutrition, math
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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