🥩 Part 1: Key Nutrients in Red Meat

1. Circle the main nutrients found in red meat (multiple selection):

Protein

Vitamin C

Iron

Vitamin B12

Zinc

Calcium

2. What is the primary function of protein in our bodies?

Provides energy for daily activities

Builds and repairs muscles and tissues

Helps with digestion

Strengthens bones

3. Fill in the blanks about iron:

Iron helps prevent _____________ and is essential for carrying _____________ around the body in our blood cells.

📊 Part 2: Reading Nutrition Labels

4. Look at this nutrition information for 100g of lean beef mince:

Nutrition Information (per 100g):
Energy: 1050kJ
Protein: 26.1g
Fat: 17.0g
Iron: 2.5mg
Zinc: 4.8mg
Vitamin B12: 2.6μg

a) How much protein would you get from 200g of this beef mince?

b) According to NZ dietary guidelines, adults need about 8-18mg of iron per day. What percentage of daily iron needs does 100g of this beef provide?

🍽️ Part 3: Red Meat in a Balanced Diet

5. Match the nutrients with their main functions:

1. Vitamin B12

2. Zinc

3. Iron

4. Protein

A. Muscle building and repair

B. Immune system support

C. Oxygen transport in blood

D. Nervous system function

6. According to NZ Ministry of Health guidelines, how often should red meat be included in a balanced diet?

Every day

2-3 times per week

Once per week

Only on special occasions

🤔 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

7. List three other protein sources that could be included in a balanced diet alongside red meat:

8. A vegetarian friend asks you about the nutritional benefits of red meat. Write a balanced response explaining both the benefits and considerations:

9. Consider cultural perspectives: How might different cultural groups in New Zealand view red meat consumption? Give one example:

10. Reflection: After learning about red meat nutrition, how might this knowledge influence your own food choices? Explain your thinking:

Red Meat Nutrition Basics

Red Meat Nutrition Basics

🥩 Part 1: Key Nutrients in Red Meat

📊 Part 2: Reading Nutrition Labels

🍽️ Part 3: Red Meat in a Balanced Diet

🤔 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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