Smoothie Makeover
Smoothie Makeover
How can understanding the nutritional content of ingredients influence healthier food and beverage choices?
Adaptive Perseverance: Adjusting recipes based on nutritional analysis and feedback from taste tests.
Learner’s Mindset: Exploring the nutritional value of ingredients and being open to trying new combinations.
Critical Thinking: Evaluating the health benefits of ingredient substitutions in smoothies.
Communication: Articulating the process and reasoning behind creating a healthier smoothie in a written essay.
What role do different nutrients play in our overall health, and how are they represented in various smoothie ingredients?
How can analyzing and comparing the nutritional facts of store-bought and homemade smoothies inform healthier choices?
In what ways can ingredient substitutions improve the nutritional value of a smoothie without compromising taste?
Students will analyze store-bought smoothies' nutrition facts, focusing on daily % values of essential nutrients.
Students will create and prepare a healthier version of a smoothie, using ingredient substitutions to enhance nutritional value.
Align with middle school cooking standards focusing on measurement accuracy, understanding measurement units, and applying math skills in cooking.
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