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Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs: Constructing and Maintaining Lesson PlanMeat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs: Constructing and Maintaining Lesson Plan
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Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs: Constructing and Maintaining

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Students investigate meat as a source that provides protein, iron and nutrients in the diet. They identify types of meat and their sources, complete a market survey, conduct a fried egg experiment, and prepare various recipes that include meat.

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meat, eggs, fish, poultry, protein

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eggs, fish, meat, meat sources, poultry, protein, health

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