V4. Healthy Lunch

Aim: To understand how we can make school lunches healthier.

Method: Watch a video and take notes, lean new vocabulary about nutrition, foods and dishes, and give your opinion.

Exercise A. Vocabulary Exercise: What do these words / phrases mean?

  • Typical lunch:
  • Perk Up your health a bit:
  • Shaved off over 150 calories:
  • Keep energy levels stable:
  • Start swapping in healthier foods today:

Exercise B. The criteria used to compare lunches includes; 1) Calories, 2) Sodium (mg), 3) Sugars (g), and 4) Fibers (g). Explain the importance of this criteria. Why is it used? 50 – 100 words.

Exercise C. What is your opinion about this idea? Is it a good idea? Why or why not? Explain your response 50 – 100 words.