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Lesson 2: Make Change

Take Note of Nutrition! Today, many students grab these foods for a quick snack: Chips Cookies Candy Students also sip sugary sodas which can add-up to extra empty calories!

Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels Calcium: Strong teeth and bones Potassium: Helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure

Phosphorus Strengthens bones Protein Repairs and builds muscles Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels

Vitamin A: Vision Skin health Healthy immune system Vitamin D: Absorbs calcium Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels

Vitamin B 12 Nerve cells Makes DNA Riboflavin Turns food into nutrients Vision Niacin Metabolizes sugar Valuable Nutrients: Look for these on Labels

Dairy Nutrition Dairy Foods supply many of the nutrients that Americans miss the most in their diets. Milk is one of the most economical sources of high-quality protein. Invest in yourself!

Dairy Nutrition It takes 3 cups of broccoli to equal the calcium in one cup of milk. =

Dairy Nutrition An 8-ounce serving of low-fat plain yogurt contains 490 milligrams of potassium; about the same as a small banana. =

Dairy Nutrition One ounce of hard cheese (like cheddar) contains 8 grams of protein; an egg contains 6 grams. =

Test Your Knowledge: Cow-Culate Nutrition

CowSnack Comparisons #1 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #2 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #3 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #4 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Snack Comparisons #5 Cow-Culate Nutrition

Comparison Questions Cow-Culate Nutrition #1 – Cheese stick vs. 100 calorie cookie/cracker snack pack – Question: What % of your daily recommended calcium needs does each snack provide? – Question: Which item provides the most protein? – Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each item? #2 – Protein bar vs. yogurt – Question: Which item provides the most calcium? – Question: Which item provides the most protein? – Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each item?

Comparison Questions (cont.) Cow-Culate Nutrition #3- Milk vs. Calcium Fortified Orange Juice – Question: What % of your daily recommended calcium needs does each snack provide? – Question: Which item provides the most phosphorus? – Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each item? #4 – Macaroni & Cheese vs. Spaghetti-Os ® – Question: Which item provides the most protein? – Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each item? #5 – Sports drink vs. Chocolate milk – Question: Which item provides the most potassium? – Question: Which item provides the most protein? – Question: What is the estimated per unit cost for each item?

Activity 1: Snack Savvy Chef Challenge Prepare snacks from foods that have nutritional value without hurting your wallet! Brainstorm: With your team, create snacks that are nutritious and delicious. Create a recipe: Create your snack within the time limit and budget! Present: Share your culinary creation with the class. Discuss the foods’ nutritional content and total cost.

Activity 2: Nutrient-Rich Recipe Book Research and prepare recipes that illustrate nutritional and economic value. Research: Using the internet or recipe books, create snacks containing the key nutrients discussed in class. Record the nutrients in each snack and the snack’s cost. Present: Share your recipe with the class. Create a recipe resource: Collect other recipes to create a recipe book full of fun snacks.