Energy of an Astronaut
Your Mission: Investigate healthy food choices and Calorie needs for life on earth vs. life in space
- investigate the Food Pyramid and the basic foods that make up a balanced diet and daily energy needs
- examine a Nutrition Facts labels for serving size and Calories, protein, calcium and vitamins
- determine individual daily energy needs
- create a five-day menu based on Food Pyramid recommendations and individual dietary needs
- Per class:
- computer with Internet access
- LCD projector or overhead projector
- painters tape
- six sentence strips
- food packaging from the six food groups
- Per group (3 students per group):
- Nutrition Facts labels from corn, flour, and wheat tortillas
- Per student:
- Energy of an Astronaut Student Handout
- Food Pyramid Data Sheet
- Fit Explorer Personal Five-Day Menu Planner
- blank sheet of paper
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