Question

Activity 1: Menu Creation
Students will create a restaurant menu that includes healthy food options. They should incorporate foods that provide essential nutrients and consider healthier alternatives for everyday dishes.
Assessment: Use the provided rubric to evaluate the menus based on creativity, nutritional value, and presentation.
Activity 2: Group Discussion
Divide students into small groups to discuss the driving questions. Each group will present their findings to the class.
Assessment: Participation and quality of discussion points.
Extension Activities:

Family Meal Planning: Assign students to plan a healthy meal they can prepare and eat with their family, then write a reflection on the experience.
Students will research a specific eating disorder and present their findings, including symptoms, causes, and prevention strategies.
Assessment: Research quality, presentation skills, and understanding of the topic.
Meals Project:

You will work with a partner in a group of no more than 3. You will be creating menu and giving the Nutrition Facts. (Serving Size, calories, total fats, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, carbohydrates, sugar and protein)

You will be using Word or PowerPoint

You can use this website to help with the nutrition facts: https://www.nutritionix.com/Links to an external site.

Your menu should have Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Each meal should have a Special name

Example:

Bulldog pancake special: 4 Pancakes, 2 eggs, 1 bacon and orange juice.

Pancakes: 1/3 serving size, 250 Calories, 8 grams of protein 37 grams of carbs, 7 grams of sugar and etc.

2 Eggs: Serving size 2 eggs, 160 calories, 11 grams of protein, 1 gram of carbs, 0 grams of sugar and etc.

1 Bacon: 1 slice serving size, 53.7 calories, 4 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of carbs, 0 grams of sugars and etc.

Orange Juice: 1 cup serving size, 112 calories, 1.7 grams of protein, 26 grams of carbs, 21 grams of sugar, and etc.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
### Healthy Restaurant Menu Creation

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**Restaurant Name: Vitality Kitchen**

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**Breakfast Menu**

**1. Sunrise Avocado Toast**
- **Ingredients:**
- Whole grain bread (2 slices): 140 Calories, 7g Protein, 28g Carbs, 2g Sugar
- Avocado (1 whole): 240 Calories, 3g Protein, 12g Carbs, 1g Sugar
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup): 30 Calories, 1g Protein, 6g Carbs, 4g Sugar

**Total Nutrition Facts:**
- **Total Calories:** 410
- **Total Protein:** 11g
- **Total Carbs:** 46g
- **Total Sugar:** 7g

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**Lunch Menu**

**2. Quinoa Power Bowl**
- **Ingredients:**
- Quinoa (1 cup cooked): 222 Calories, 8g Protein, 39g Carbs, 0g Sugar
- Grilled chicken (3 oz): 140 Calories, 26g Protein, 0g Carbs, 0g Sugar
- Spinach (1 cup): 7 Calories, 1g Protein, 1g Carbs, 0g Sugar
- Cherry vinaigrette (2 tbsp): 90 Calories, 0g Protein, 2g Carbs, 6g Sugar

**Total Nutrition Facts:**
- **Total Calories:** 459
- **Total Protein:** 35g
- **Total Carbs:** 42g
- **Total Sugar:** 6g

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**Dinner Menu**

**3. Savory Salmon Delight**
- **Ingredients:**
- Grilled salmon (4 oz): 233 Calories, 25g Protein, 0g Carbs, 0g Sugar
- Steamed broccoli (1 cup): 55 Calories, 4g Protein, 11g Carbs, 2g Sugar
- Brown rice (1 cup cooked): 218 Calories, 5g Protein, 45g Carbs, 0g Sugar

**Total Nutrition Facts:**
- **Total Calories:** 506
- **Total Protein:** 34g
- **Total Carbs:** 56g
- **Total Sugar:** 2g

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**Summary of Menu Nutrition:**
- **Total Calories for the Day:** 1375
- **Total Protein for the Day:** 80g
- **Total Carbs for the Day:** 144g
- **Total Sugar for the Day:** 15g

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### Instructions for the Project

1. **Team Formation**: Find a partner and ensure your group does not exceed 3 members.

2. **Menu Selection**: Choose healthy foods that provide essential nutrients for each meal: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3. **Nutrition Facts**: Use the mentioned website (https://www.nutritionix.com/) for calculating the nutritional information of each item.

4. **Format**: Create your menu using either Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. Ensure clear headings and organize the meals intuitively.

5. **Presentation**: Be ready to present your menu and discuss the nutritional benefits of the selected meals to your class.

6. **Creativity and Design**: Use images and engaging design elements to make your menu visually appealing while maintaining clarity.

### Sample Presentation Outline

1. **Title Slide**: Presentation title, group name, and member names.

2. **Menu Overview**: Brief introduction to the restaurant and the significance of healthy eating.

3. **Breakfast Section**: Present the breakfast menu with nutritional facts and discuss the health benefits.

4. **Lunch Section**: Present the lunch menu with nutritional facts and express its benefits.

5. **Dinner Section**: Present the dinner menu with nutritional facts and discuss overall impact on health.

6. **Conclusion**: Summarize the day’s nutrition intake and its importance in a balanced diet.

### Assessment Criteria

- **Creativity (10 points)**: Unique meal names, appealing design, and presentation style.
- **Nutritional Value (10 points)**: Balanced and healthy options, accurate nutritional information.
- **Presentation (10 points)**: Clarity of information, engagement with peers, and overall delivery.

Good luck with your menu creation! Remember to have fun while focusing on healthy choices!