Lesson 28-- Math in Our World: Healthy Eating

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will use what we know about addition and subtraction to solve real life story problems about healthy eating.

Directions:

Directions:

The chart below shows the amount of calories in various entree, side, and drink items.
Using a strategy of your choice, solve the problems below.

**Counting Calories**
Entrees	Sides	Drinks
Slice of Cheese Pizza 243 Calories	Fruit Cup 64 Calories	Sweet Tea 121 Calories
Cheeseburger 459 Calories	Mixed Vegetables 118 Calories	Apple Juice 113 Calories
Grilled Cheese 689 Calories	Macaroni and Cheese 337 Calories	Lemonade 176 Calories
8-Count Chicken Nuggets 260 Calories	Salad with Dressing 453 Calories	Soda 150 Calories
Beef Taco 294 Calories	Yogurt 109 Calories	White Milk 89 Calories
Spaghetti and Meatballs 385 Calories	Waffle Fries 419 Calories	Chocolate Milk 138 Calories

Assignment

Directions:

Using the "counting calories" chart, create a meal with an entree, drink, and a side. How many calories are in your meal?
Can you create a meal with the most possible calories?
Can you create a meal with the least possible calories?

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Georgia Department of Education, Math