5. Describe other ways you use fractions to benefit your health in real life. For instance, do you use them for structuring an exercise routine or scheduling daily activities? Name a situation that might require you to multiply fractions or mixed numbers. Specify whether you would be multiplying a fraction or mixed number by an integer or multiplying two fractions or mixed numbers together.
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One way I use fractions to benefit my health is by calculating my macros for my nutrition plan. I often need to calculate what percentage of my daily caloric intake should come from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, which involves using fractions.
I also use fractions when measuring ingredients for cooking and baking recipes, especially when trying to portion out serving sizes for meal prepping. This helps me stay on track with my nutritional goals and ensures I am eating the right amount of food for my body.
In terms of exercise, I use fractions to calculate the intensity and duration of my workouts. For example, if I am doing interval training, I may need to calculate what percentage of my maximum heart rate I should be working at during each interval.
A situation that might require me to multiply fractions or mixed numbers is when calculating the total amount of a recipe to make a certain number of servings. For example, if a recipe serves 4 people but I want to make it for 6 people, I would need to multiply the ingredients by 1.5 (or 6/4) to get the correct amounts. This involves multiplying a whole number by a fraction.