🥗 Part 1: Nutritional Data Analysis

1. Study the nutritional data below for typical New Zealand diets. Circle the correct answers:

Daily Iron Intake (mg): Vegetarian: 12mg | Red Meat Eater: 18mg

Daily Protein (g): Vegetarian: 65g | Red Meat Eater: 85g

Daily Saturated Fat (g): Vegetarian: 15g | Red Meat Eater: 28g

Daily Vitamin B12 (μg): Vegetarian: 2.1μg | Red Meat Eater: 4.8μg

Which diet typically has higher iron intake?

Vegetarian diet

Red meat eater's diet

Both are equal

Which diet typically has lower saturated fat intake?

Vegetarian diet

Red meat eater's diet

Both are equal

🍎 Part 2: Nutrient Sources in New Zealand

2. Match the nutrients with their common New Zealand food sources:

1. Iron (vegetarian)

2. Protein (vegetarian)

3. Vitamin B12 (vegetarian)

4. Iron (meat eater)

A. Beef, lamb, venison

B. Fortified cereals, dairy

C. Lentils, spinach, tofu

D. Beans, nuts, quinoa

3. Check all the foods commonly eaten in New Zealand that are good vegetarian protein sources:

Kumara

Chickpeas

Cheese

Eggs

Almonds

Bread

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

4. Fill in the blanks about nutritional challenges:

Vegetarians may need to pay special attention to getting enough __________ and __________ in their diet. Red meat eaters might consume too much __________ which can increase the risk of __________ disease.

5. Explain one nutritional benefit and one potential concern for each diet type in the New Zealand context:

Vegetarian Diet:

Benefit: ________________________________________________

Concern: _______________________________________________

Red Meat Diet:

Benefit: ________________________________________________

Concern: _______________________________________________

🌱 Part 4: Personal Reflection

6. Consider factors that might influence dietary choices in New Zealand. Check all that apply:

Cultural background

Environmental concerns

Cost of food

Personal health conditions

Family traditions

Availability of foods

Māori cultural values

7. How could someone following either diet ensure they get balanced nutrition? Write your recommendations:

8. Reflect on your own or your family's dietary choices. How might the information from this lesson influence future food decisions?

Vegetarian vs Meat Nutrition

Vegetarian vs Meat Nutrition

🥗 Part 1: Nutritional Data Analysis

🍎 Part 2: Nutrient Sources in New Zealand

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

🌱 Part 4: Personal Reflection

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