The treat part of trick or treat doesn't have to be unhealthy! Learners read four scenarios about traditional Halloween treats and decide which they would choose based on the phe (phenylalanine) values of each.

Concepts

healthy eating, halloween, Holidays, nutritional value

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Additional Tags

food choices, halloween, health

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Instructional Ideas

• If the phe value is not part of your curriculum, substitute it for calories, protein, or any other nutritional value

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should have experience calculating phe values of various foods based on protein levels on the nutrition labels

Pros

• Incorporates relevant nutritional information in an engaging way for the holidays

Cons

• None