Digital Agenda June 29: Calories vs. Macros

Standard: MS-LS1-7. Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism.

Objective: Students will compare and contrast a calories-based diet and macros-based diet to determine which diet is best for supporting growth.

1. Do Now: Balanced Diet Pre-Quiz



2. Watch THIS VIDEO about the Twinkie Diet.


3. Complete a the "What is a balanced diet?" Helping Quadrant.





4. Exit Ticket: Balanced Diet Post-Quiz

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