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PURPOSEEveryone eats, but not everyone eats the same

things, and the differences in diet from one culture to the next can be very dramatic. Students are encouraged to share their culture through food by inviting them to talk about and share dishes typical in their countries. This unit will teach students the basics of nutrition while integrating cultural awareness. To do this, students will need a background on nutritional concepts including reading food labels. Students will use these concepts to research a culture, specifically a food, and create a menu from the country of their choice and prepare a national dish for their class presentation.

Discussions of stereotype and diversity help students gain sensitivity to the strengths and needs of different people around the world.

OBJECTIVES

• Students understand cultural connections to foods, while also learning about the health benefits of some foods from around the world.

• Develop an awareness of the diversity of food around the globe.

• Identify personal biases and stereotypes related to food.

• Explain the value of sensitivity and openness toward diverse cultures.

• Compare and contrast their food choices with the eating habits of others locally and globally.

• Work together in teams to create a menu, food list, and nutritional information based on knowledge learned in this unit.

PART 1. RESEARCH A COUNTRY OR A CULTURE OF YOUR CHOICEWrite a short paper to include the following details

about the country :

• Food

• Holidays

• Clothing

• Religion

• Music

• Money

• History

• Family

The paper should be brief, yet specific! Papers should be at least 2 pages in length (12 font and double spaced).

PART 2. CREATE A MENU

The menu should have the following categories:

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert & a Beverage (optional- appetizer, soup or salad)

• Name of the food/beverage in each category and brief description of the food.

• The total calories of each food item.

• Picture of the food item.

Menus can be holiday themed.

Salads

~MENU~

Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salad

Chopped lettuce tossed with black bean corn salsa, roasted red peppers & onions, tortilla strips,

white cheddar and spicy jalapeño dressing, mounded nicely with chimichurri glazed grilled

chicken860 Calories w/ dressing700 Calories w/out dressing

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Desert

Triple Chocolate Meltdown

A magnificently moist chocolate cake. Its fudge-filled center will erupt upon first bite! Served with

vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.980 Calories

Border ScrambleA fluffy omelet stuffed with spicy pepper-jack cheese is smothered with a blend of Bob Evans Sausage, home fries, diced tomatoes and onions in a zesty ranchero

sauce. Finished with sour cream, scallions and pepper-jack cheese. Served with golden-brown home

fries and two freshly baked buttermilk biscuits

631 Calories

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Extra Value

MealTwo quarter pound* 100% beef patties simply seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, two slices of melty cheese, slivered onions and tangy pickles all on sesame seed bun. Go above and beyond the call of value with a DQPC, our World Famous Fries, and your choice of an icy soft drink

750 Cal, 380 Cal, 210 Cal Total: 1,340 Calories

SUPER SUPREME PIZZAA feast of pepperoni, ham, beef, pork sausage, Italian sausage, red onions, mushrooms, green peppers and black olives.

1 slice = 420 CaloriesTotal = 3,360 Calories

PART 3. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Create a Nutritional Information List. This list should include the following:

• Food Name

• Serving Size

• Calories per Serving

• Total Calories

• Calories from Fat

• Grams of Carbs, Protein & Fats

• Sugar in grams

EXAMPLE OF NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size

Calories per Serving

Total Calories

Total Calories from Fat

Carbs (grams)

Protein (grams)

Fats (grams)

Sugar (grams)

Cheeseburger

114 grams

300 300 110 34 25 12 7

Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese

198 grams

510 510 230 40 29 26 9

Big Mac 214 grams

540 540 260 45 25 29 9

Large Fries 154 grams

500 500 220 63 6 25 0

Large Coke 32 fl oz. 310 310 0 86 0 0 86

Vanilla McCafe Shake

22 fl oz 820 820 220 133 17 220 102

PART 4. CREATE A VISUAL FOR GROUP PRESENTATIONS

• Poster

• PowerPoint

• Prezi (extra credit)

Bring in a sample of food from your menu for everyone to sample the last day of class presentations

Holiday and end of the semester party!

Whoot Whoot!

EXTRA CREDIT