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Lunch is Phat

1.    Record your group meal below.
Item Quantity Fat Grams Total Fat
       
       
       
       

Add to find the total grams of fat for your group's meal. Total grams of fat =                    

2.    Measuring the Fat (round to the nearest ten)

        10        g fat =       1       tbsp vegetable shortening

                    group g fat =                tbsp vegetable shortening

3.    Scoop the Fat
Now that you have converted grams of fat into tablespoons of vegetable shortening, scoop the appropriate amount of vegetable shortening onto your plate. Draw what you see, and write some words to describe your picture.

 

 

 

Draw a picture of the approximate amount of fat that is healthy to eat in a day.

 

 

 

Is your group amount of fat for one meal greater than, less than, or equal to the amount of fat that is healthy to eat in a day?

Circle the correct symbol.

                         group g fat         <         =         >           70g       (approximate figure)

 

4.    The Skinny on Fat
Fat is necessary in your diet, however eating too much is not healthy. As a group, brainstorm reasons why your body needs fat and what happens if you eat too much fat.
Fat is GOOD: But, too much FAT:














 
 

5.    Now that you are an expert on fat, plan a healthier meal for your group.
Item Quantity Fat Grams Total Fat
       
       
       
       

Add to find the total grams of fat for your group's meal. Total grams of fat =                                

6.    Scoop the Fat
Convert grams of fat into tablespoons of vegetable shortening as you did previously. Then, scoop the appropriate amount of vegetable shortening onto another plate.

a.    What is the difference between the total fat grams in the first and second meals?

b.    Why is it important to pay attention to the fat content in your meals?

7.    Partner Group
You had to make some careful decisions while planning your second meal. Share with your partner group the following information:

Decision-making strategies
Fat content (both meals)
Reasons for making healthy choices

Assignment:

Keep a record of the food you eat for the rest of the day. After dinner, write a reflection about the food choices you made. Discuss in your reflection the foods that you think were low in fat, as well as the foods that may be high in fat.

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