Virtual Science Activity

Your job today is to analyze your favorite food.

You will discover if what you love to eat is actually healthy or not really. Carefully follow the instructions below to find out the number of calories and food groups in your favorite food. You need to clean a piece of paper and a pencil.

1. Log into : http://www.myfoodapedia.gov/
2. Type in the name of your favorite food in the text box. Be sure to spell it correctly and to be specific. Examples: lasagna.
3. Chick on the SEARCH button. A drop-down menu will appear for you to choose among similar foods. Chick on the food that is most similar to YOUR favorite food. Example: spinach lasagna vegetarian
4. Choose an Amount. These are only calculations. Choose an amount that is closer to what you usually eat.
5. Immediately, an information box (Mypyramid Food Groups and Calories) will provide you with all the nutritional facts of your favorite food.
6. Read and analyze the information.
7. On a blank sheet of paper copy ALL the nutritional information; the name of the food, the exact amount you chose, the total number of calories, all the food groups present in your favorite food and the extras too.
8. Bring the information to class tomorrow.