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In this nutrition and estimation activity (page 12 of PDF), learners estimate serving sizes of different foods and compare their estimates to serving size information provided on nutrition food labels. A Quick Hand Measures guide helps learners visualize serving sizes of different foods using their hand (i.e. a closed fist = serving size of a piece of fruit). This activity also introduces learners to solid and liquid measures. This guide includes background information, setup and management tips, extensions, reliable resource links and handouts.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 3 large containers for dry sample foods
- 2-liter bottle of regular soft drink
- 2 identical packages of each of the following: frozen peas, dry breakfast cereal, popped popcorn
- 6 paper plates (for dry foods)
- 2 large cups or containers (for liquids)
- 2 measuring cups (one for solids, one for liquids)
- Permanent marker
- Copy of What is a Serving Size? sheet (p. 14)
- Prepared copy of Nutrition Facts Labels page (see Setup)
- 4 copies of Estimates and Labels sheet (p. 15)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Number and Operations
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Clayton, Sonia Rahmati ; Cutler, Paula H. ; Young, Martha S. ; Tharp, Barbara Z.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2009
Funding Source:
- NASA, NCC9-58