Nutrition

Worksheet Description

This worksheet combines the theme of nutrition with geometry word problems. It features tasks that require students to calculate the area and volume of various food items and containers, such as a rectangular chocolate bar, a circular pizza, a cereal box, and a yogurt container. The problems are designed to apply geometric concepts to everyday items related to nutrition, making the subject matter relatable and practical.

The goal of the worksheet is to reinforce students’ understanding of geometric shapes and the formulas for calculating area and volume. It teaches students to apply these formulas to real-world objects, enhancing their problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning. By working through these problems, students will better grasp how geometry can be used to quantify aspects of objects that are part of their daily lives. The nutritional context aims to make learning geometry more engaging by connecting it with familiar foods and kitchen items.

Example Problems

1. A rectangular chocolate bar measures 6 cm in length and 3 cm in width. Calculate the bar’s area in square centimeters.

2. A circular pizza has a radius of 10 inches. Determine the pizza’s area in square inches.

3. A cereal box has the shape of a rectangular prism with dimensions 8 cm x 4 cm x 12 cm. Calculate its volume in cubic centimeters.

4. A triangular sandwich has a base of 6 inches and a height of 4 inches. Determine the sandwich’s area in square inches.

5. A cylindrical can of soup has a radius of 5 cm and a height of 12 cm. Calculate its volume in cubic centimeters.

6. A hexagonal nut has a side length of 2 cm. Determine the nut’s area in square centimeters.

7. A triangular slice of watermelon has a base of 10 inches and a height of 8 inches. Calculate the slice’s area in square inches.