Introduction
You need to cook dinner for your family of 4. You have a budget of 500 Pesos. The meal must be healthy and include food from all groups (rice/bread, vegetables, meat/fish, fruit). Can you do it?
Task
Work in pairs. You must:
1. Choose a menu.
2. Find prices from online grocery stores or markets.
3. Check if it is healthy.
4. Make a shopping list and a report showing you stayed within the budget.
Process
Step 1: Learn what a balanced meal looks like using the links below.
Step 2: Search for food prices online.
Step 3: Calculate the total cost. If it is over 500 Pesos, change your menu.
Step 4: Present your plan to the class.
Resources (Internet Links) - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) website: Guide to healthy eating.- Online grocery stores (like SM Markets or Robinsons Supermarket website) to check prices.- A simple online calculator to add up costs.
Evaluation
You will get points for:
- Is the meal healthy? (3 points)
- Did you stay under or exactly at 500 Pesos? (3 points)
- Did you use the information correctly? (2 points)
- Did you work well with your partner? (2 points)
Conclusion
Was it hard to plan a meal with limited money? How can you help your family save money on food when you go shopping?