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Subject: Family and Consumer SciencesLesson Title: Determining the Nutritional Value ofFoodsGoals/Objectives:Students will be able to:• Define nutrient density• Identify valuable nutrients needed for good health and fitness• Analyze food product labels and recipes for nutritional value using the “FingerMethod.”• Compare empty calorie foods (junk foods), nutrient neutral foods, and nutrient densefoods for nutritional value.National Standards met: Nutrition and Wellness, Standard 14.0Methods/Procedures:• Using available resources, have students research the functions of the nutrientsneeded for good health and fitness (i.e. protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, andminerals).• Explain to students that everything we eat isn’t necessarily good for us and foroptimum health and fitness we need to include more nutrient dense foods in our diet.Nutrient dense foods provide a significant source of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, theB-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, and fiber with not too much fat and calories.• Demonstrate the “Finger Method” of analyzing food product labels and recipes whilereviewing the handout “Nutrient Density: Analyzing Product Labels and Recipes forNutritional Value.”• Divide the class into pairs. Distribute a food product or recipe to each team and havethem use the “Finger Method” to determine its nutritional value. Share responses withthe whole class.• Have students work independently to complete the “Determining the Nutritional Valueof Foods Worksheet.”Materials:• Nutrition resources such as videos, computer software, textbooks, and internetconnection• Handout: “Nutrient Density: Analyzing Product Labels and Recipes for NutritionalValue”• Food products and recipes that provide nutritional informationFAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESAssessment:• Participation in all instructional activities• Worksheet: “Determining the Nutritional Value of Foods”Detroit Lions Edition 103 Pro Football Hall of Fame Educational Outreach Program