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n Divide class into student groups; distribute one melon variety to each group
n Sample each melon variety; record taste differences and similarities among melons
n Observe the external look, feel and smell of melon; record observations
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Serving Size: ½ cup, cubed (80g)
Calories 27
Calories from Fat 1
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 13mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
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Vitamin C 49%
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Calcium 1%
Iron 1%
Casaba Melon
Serving Size: ½ cup, cubed (85g)
Calories 24
Calories from Fat 1
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 8mg
Total Carbohydrate 6g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 31%
% Daily Value
0%
0%
0%
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2%
3%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
Honeydew Melon
Serving Size: ½ cup, cubed (88g)
Calories 32
Calories from Fat 1
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 16mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 7g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 27%
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Calcium 1%
Iron 1%
Watermelon
Serving Size: ½ cup, cubed (78g)
Calories 23
Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value
0%
0%
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg
Total Carbohydrate 6g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 5g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 10%
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Calcium 1%
Iron 1%
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One serving of melons may provide:
n An excellent source of Vitamin C (e.g., cantaloupe,
casaba, honeydew).
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n An excellent source of Vitamin A
essential mineral that
(e.g., cantaloupe).
functions primarily
n A source of potassium (e.g.,
in the intracellular
cantaloupe, casaba, honeydew,
fluid by regulating
watermelon).
electrolyte and water
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balance and cell
niacin (e.g., cantaloupe, casaba,
metabolism. It also
honeydew).
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protein from amino
watermelon).
Eat Your Colors
Fruits and vegetables come in a rainbow of colors. Eat a
variety of colorful fruits and vegetables every day — red,
yellow/orange, white, green and blue/purple. These may
lower the risk of some cancers. Melons are found in the red,
yellow/orange and green color groups.
acids in the blood.
S tudent Sleuths
1 Study the Nutrition Facts labels for cantaloupe, casaba
and honeydew melons. Make a list of nutrients found in
each variety and write a brief sentence about the health
benefits each provides to the body. Compare and contrast
the nutrients for each melon. Refer to the Nutrition Facts
label for watermelon. How does it compare to other melon
varieties?
2 Melons are members of the gourd family. Make a list of
other produce items that belong to this family. Is the melon
a fruit or vegetable? Write a persuasive argument for your
statement.
3 Cantaloupes were named after the Roman town of
Cantalupo in Italy where they were grown in abundance.
Locate this on a map and research how the ancient
Romans used cantaloupes. Study how the melon has
been used in other parts of the world. Sample different
melon varieties with your family.
For information, visit:
www.nutritiondata.com
www.plants.usda.gov
Color Group
Health Benefits
Melon Examples
Red
Help maintain heart
health, memory function
and urinary tract health
Watermelon
Yellow/Orange
Help maintain heart
Cantaloupe, casaba,
health, vision health and piel de sapo, sugar
healthy immune system melon, yellow
watermelon
Green
Help maintain vision
Honeydew,
health and strong bones Crenshaw, horned
and teeth
melon, galia
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consumed in America, followed by the cantaloupe and
honeydew melon.
There are many varieties of the “western shipping type”
cantaloupe, but since consumers cannot differentiate
between them, they are marketed under the general name
as “cantaloupe.”
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ice-box, seedless and yellow flesh.
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2. Vitamin C
1. Iron
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eatwellbewell.org
*If you are active, try to eat the higher number of cups for your age.
To learn more, visit www.mypyramid.gov/kids.
Children, Ages 5-12
2½ - 5 cups per day
Recommended Daily Amounts of Fruits and Vegetables*
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A serving of melons is one-half cup cubed melon. This is about the
size of one cupped handful. Try to eat a variety of colorful fruits and
vegetables throughout the day to reach your total daily needs.
How Much Do I Need?
Adapted from: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 2005.
I am __________________________.
E. I help your heart beat and muscles
move.
I am __________________________.
D. I build strong bones and teeth and
help your muscles work.
I am __________________________.
C. I help you to see better, especially
at night.
I am __________________________.
B. I carry oxygen in the blood to
all your body’s parts.
I am __________________________.
A. I help to form bones, fight infections
and heal wounds.
Eat a variety of colorful
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purple. Melon can be in the Dietary Fiber 1g
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yellow/orange, green and
Sugars 6g
red color groups.
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 54%
Calcium 1%
n Yellow/orange fruits
Vitamin
C
49%
Iron 1%
and vegetables help
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maintain a healthy heart,
vision and immune
system. Examples are:
n Cantaloupe, casaba melon, sugar melon, piel de sapo
melon, mango, carrots, corn, and yellow peppers.
n Red fruits and vegetables help maintain a healthy heart
and memory function. Examples are:
n Watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, rhubarb,
tomatoes, radishes and beets.
n Green fruits and vegetables help maintain healthy vision
and strong bones and teeth. Examples are:
n Honeydew melon, Crenshaw melon, Chinese bitter
melon, horned melon, green grapes, spinach, broccoli
and zucchini.
Vitamins and minerals help you grow and stay healthy. Guide each
vitamin or mineral (on the left) through the mazes to find out which
jobs they do (on the right). (answers below)
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Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 13mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Serving Size: 1/2 cup cantaloupe, cubed (80g)
Calories 27
Calories from Fat 1
Nutrition Facts
Eat Your Vitamins and Minerals
ALL AbOut MELONS
1. B; 2. A; 3. C; 4. E; 5. D