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Slide 1 - Grocery Shopping Simulation and USDA Meal Plans
Grocery Shopping Simulation and USDA Meal Plans
For Two People Under $40 Budget Each
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Grocery Shopping Simulation and USDA Meal Plans Under $40 Budget
Generated from prompt:
Part 1: Choose Your People Person 1: Yourself Person 2: One person of your choice: Athlete Busy working adult Teen Senior Someone with a specific dietary goal (high‑protein, heart‑healthy, vegetarian, etc.) Students must explain how food choices meet each person’s needs. Part 2: Grocery Shopping Simulation For each person, students must create a grocery list that includes: Product name Store name Item price Students must calculate the total cost, staying at or under $40 per person. Screenshots, photos, or clearly written price lists may be used as evidence. Part 3: Meal Plan Creation For each person, students must plan: Breakfast Lunch Dinner For each meal, students must include: Foods included Food groups represented A short explanation of how the meal follows MyPlate and USDA guidelines Part 4: Reflection Questions Students must answer all of the following: Which meal was the hardest to plan within the budget and why? How did the USDA Dietary Guidelines influence your food choices? What did you learn about eating healthy on a limited budget? If you planned meals for multiple days, what would you change?
This presentation details a grocery shopping simulation for two people—an average adult on a balanced MyPlate diet and an athlete with high-protein needs—each under a $40 Walmart budget. It covers person profiles, detailed grocery lists with totals ($28.30 and $38.50), USDA-guided meal plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, budget summary, and reflections on challenges, guidelines, lessons learned, and multi-day adaptations for affordable healthy eating.
May 7, 202614 slides
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Slide 2 - Project Overview
- Part 1: Choose Your People
- Part 2: Grocery Shopping Simulation
- Part 3: Meal Plan Creation
- Part 4: Reflection Questions
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Slide 3 of 14
Slide 3 - Part 1: Choose Your People
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Choose Your People
Person 1: Myself (Balanced Diet) Person 2: Athlete (High-Protein Diet)
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Slide 4 - Person Profiles and Dietary Needs
Person 1: Myself (Average Adult) Balanced diet following MyPlate: half fruits/veggies, grains, proteins, dairy. Meets daily energy needs without specific goals.
Person 2: Athlete High-protein focus for muscle repair and growth. Higher calories from carbs for energy, lean proteins, veggies for recovery. Follows USDA athlete guidelines.
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Slide 6 - Grocery List: Person 1 (Average Adult)
| Product Name | Store | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Rolled Oats (2 lb) | Walmart | 2.50 |
| Eggs (12 ct) | Walmart | 2.00 |
| Bananas (3 lb) | Walmart | 1.50 |
| Chicken Breast (2 lb) | Walmart | 6.00 |
| Brown Rice (2 lb) | Walmart | 2.00 |
| Broccoli (1 lb) | Walmart | 1.80 |
| Greek Yogurt (32 oz) | Walmart | 4.00 |
| Milk (1 gal) | Walmart | 3.00 |
| Apples (3 lb) | Walmart | 3.00 |
| Whole Wheat Bread | Walmart | 2.50 |
| Total | 28.30 |
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Slide 7 - Grocery List: Person 2 (Athlete)
| Product Name | Store | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs (24 ct) | Walmart | 4.00 |
| Chicken Breast (3 lb) | Walmart | 9.00 |
| Tuna Cans (4 pack) | Walmart | 4.00 |
| Peanut Butter (16 oz) | Walmart | 3.00 |
| Rolled Oats (2 lb) | Walmart | 2.50 |
| Bananas (4 lb) | Walmart | 2.00 |
| Quinoa (1 lb) | Walmart | 4.00 |
| Spinach (1 lb) | Walmart | 2.00 |
| Cottage Cheese (24 oz) | Walmart | 3.00 |
| Almonds (1 lb) | Walmart | 5.00 |
| Total | 38.50 |
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Slide 8 - Part 3: Meal Plan Creation
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Meal Plan Creation
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Foods, Groups, MyPlate/USDA Explanation
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Slide 9 - Meal Plan: Person 1 (Average Adult)
- Breakfast: Oatmeal, banana, milk (Grains, Fruit, Dairy) - Balanced start, half non-grains per MyPlate
- Lunch: Chicken salad w/ broccoli, rice, yogurt (Protein, Veggies, Grains, Dairy) - Half veggies, protein quarter
- Dinner: Baked chicken, apples, bread, eggs (Protein, Fruit, Grains, Protein) - Varied groups, follows USDA portions
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Slide 10 - Meal Plan: Person 2 (Athlete)
- Breakfast: Eggs, oats w/ peanut butter, banana (Protein, Grains, Fat, Fruit) - High protein (30g+), carbs for energy, USDA athlete fuel
- Lunch: Tuna salad w/ quinoa, spinach, cottage cheese (Protein, Grains, Veggies, Dairy) - Lean proteins dominant, veggies recovery
- Dinner: Grilled chicken, almonds, remaining quinoa/banana (Protein, Fat, Grains, Fruit) - Muscle repair focus, balanced macros per guidelines
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Slide 12 - Reflection Answers
- Hardest meal: Athlete dinner - High protein needs strained budget (chicken expensive).
- USDA Guidelines: Shaped choices for MyPlate balance (half fruits/veggies), portion control, nutrient density.
- Learned: Healthy eating affordable with planning, store brands, seasonal produce; focus on whole foods.
- Multiple days changes: Rotate proteins (e.g., eggs to fish), increase veggie variety, prep batches for efficiency.
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Slide 13 - Budget Summary
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Slide 14 - Conclusion
Healthy, budget-friendly meals possible with USDA MyPlate planning
Q&A? Thank You!
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