Let's solve the problem step by step using the information provided in the image.
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Task:
Find the calories for each dinner item and add them up to see how many total calories are in each meal. Use the calorie chart on the left.
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Calorie Chart (Reference):
| Food | Amount | Calories |
|-----------------------|---------------------|----------|
| Cheeseburger | 1 | 310 |
| Cheese pizza | 1 slice | 330 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 6 pieces | 208 |
| Fries | 1.1 oz | 101 |
| Fudge Brownie | 1 | 470 |
| Grape juice | 8 oz | 170 |
| Hot Dog | 1 regular | 315 |
| Ice cream | 1 bowl | 140 |
| Onion rings | 1 small | 320 |
| Orange soda | 1 cup | 110 |
| Macaroni and cheese | 1 entree | 340 |
| Soda | 1 cup | 320 |
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Now, let’s calculate the total calories for each meal.
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Meal 1: Cheeseburger, Fries, Soda
- Cheeseburger:
310 cal
- Fries:
101 cal
- Soda:
320 cal
Total = 310 + 101 + 320 = 731 calories
> 💡 Note: The cartoon says "No Fiber!" — a reminder that this meal is high in calories but low in nutrition.
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Meal 2: Chicken nuggets, Onion rings, Soda
- Chicken nuggets:
208 cal
- Onion rings:
320 cal
- Soda:
320 cal
Total = 208 + 320 + 320 = 848 calories
> 💡 The tomato says “You forgot about us!” — implying vegetables are missing.
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Meal 3: Macaroni and cheese, Hot dog, Ice cream, Grape juice
- Macaroni and cheese:
340 cal
- Hot dog:
315 cal
- Ice cream:
140 cal
- Grape juice:
170 cal
Total = 340 + 315 + 140 + 170 = 965 calories
> 💡 The chef says “This is not a MyPlate meal!” — indicating lack of balance (no veggies or fruit).
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Meal 4: Cheese pizza, Fudge brownie, Orange soda
- Cheese pizza:
330 cal
- Fudge brownie:
470 cal
- Orange soda:
110 cal
Total = 330 + 470 + 110 = 910 calories
> 💡 The milk carton says “I’m better than soda, I help your bones grow!” — promoting dairy as a healthier choice.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Cheeseburger + Fries + Soda →
731 calories
2.
Chicken nuggets + Onion rings + Soda →
848 calories
3.
Macaroni and cheese + Hot dog + Ice cream + Grape juice →
965 calories
4.
Cheese pizza + Fudge brownie + Orange soda →
910 calories
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📌 Summary:
These meals are all
high in calories but
low in essential nutrients, which is why they’re labeled as "High Calorie – Low Nutrition Meals." They lack fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins — key components of a balanced diet.
The lesson here is to
balance meals with nutritious foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and dairy to support health and growth.
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