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Mathematics & Nutrition

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Students apply math to calculate fat and calories in the food they eat. They examine food package information to become aware of the ingredients and to learn about healthy life styles. They work in groups to create crazy meals using the food labels they bring to school.

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calories, diet, fats

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calories, diet, fat, math
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2003

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