Preventing Chronic Diseases: Mediterranean Diet and Cancer Prevention
The Mediterranean diet, as we have already developed, is known for its numerous health benefits, including its potential role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. In this WebQuest, you will explore how the Mediterranean diet can help prevent cancer.
Your team's mission is to uncover the hidden power of food in the fight against cancer. By delving into the world of the Mediterranean diet, you'll transform your understanding of nutrition and create a meal plan that could change lives.
Your Role as a Health Advocate:
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Cancer-Fighting Investigators: Dive deep into the science behind the Mediterranean diet and its remarkable ability to ward off cancer. Uncover the secrets of its potent ingredients and how they work together to protect our bodies.
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Menu Masterminds: Design a mouthwatering weekly meal plan packed with cancer-fighting superstars. Your menu should be a tantalizing blend of flavors and nutrients, demonstrating that healthy eating can be delicious and satisfying.
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Persuasive Presenters: Share your groundbreaking discoveries with the class. Create an e-magazine that highlights the link between diet and cancer prevention, inspiring others to embrace the power of their plates.
Before we start, you are invited to take part to a brief brainstorming padlet so to develop cognitive gaps in topics that will be useful for the webQuest's efficient implementation:
The following presentation was designed for the needs of Cancer Day celebration during implementation of an another ongoing Erasmus+ project, entitled "Addressing Health and Wellbeing at school and beyond". Take a look here:
https://view.genially.com/65c148ebd4d05c00144158fd/presentation-nutrition-in-cancer-prevention
Then, you are encouraged to be divided in 3 transnational teams so to make a research on:
TEAM 1: The types of cancer the Mediterranean diet can help be prevented
TEAM 2: The components of the Mediterranean diet that are linked to cancer prevention
TEAM 3: The scientific studies that support the link between the Mediterranean diet and cancer prevention
Keep notes with your findings in the following padlet so to be used to design a visually appealing and informative e-magazine that:
Highlights the specific components of the Mediterranean diet that combat cancer.
Summarizes your key findings about the Mediterranean diet and cancer prevention.
Incorporates visuals, such as images of Mediterranean dishes, graphs, and charts, to enhance understanding.
so to inspire others to embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Worksheet and instructions for the e-magazine:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cO2HbENkUj6tHSZr0oaS4G-WXvMfHrzDGWhcEln6eS4/edit?usp=sharing
Useful resources:
https://www.cancercenter.com/community/blog/2023/10/mediterranean-diet-and-cancer
It's time to bring your research to life! Form new teams, and collaborate to create a delicious and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meal that embodies the principles of cancer prevention. Consider the following:
Menu Planning: Select a main course, side dish, and dessert that align with the Mediterranean diet and incorporate cancer-fighting ingredients.
Ingredient Selection: Choose fresh, seasonal produce, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats.
Recipe Development: Experiment with flavors and textures to create a mouthwatering dish.
Cooking Demonstration (optional): Prepare your dish for the class, explaining the rationale behind your ingredient choices and cooking techniques.
Post your menu plans, their demonstrations and photo evidence to the following padlet: