Decoding Nutrition Facts Labels
aligned to Analyze Nutrition Labels To Determine The Healthfulness Of A Food Product. Evaluate Food Choices Using Knowledge Of Nutrition And Label Information.
Learning Objective
deceptive food labels
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Reading Food Labels: What the Nutrition Facts label Tell Us
CSUExtension
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
- •
The serving size listed on a Nutrition Facts label is based on the amount of food someone is likely to eat at one time and is not a recommendation of how much to eat.
- •
The percent daily values (%DV) tell you what percent of the daily amount of a nutrient is in one serving; aim for at least 20% DV for beneficial nutrients and no more than 5% DV for nutrients to limit.
- •
The nine most common allergens that must be listed on an ingredients label are milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans, and sesame.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Imagine you are trying to choose between two brands of granola bars for a snack. One bar has 200 calories, 3g of saturated fat (15% DV), 15g of sugar, 2g of fiber (8% DV), 50mg of calcium (4% DV), and 1mg of iron (6% DV). The other bar has 180 calories, 1g of saturated fat (5% DV), 8g of sugar, 4g of fiber (16% DV), 100mg of calcium (8% DV), and 2mg of iron (12% DV). Based on the nutrition facts labels, which granola bar would be a healthier choice for you and why? Explain your reasoning, referencing specific nutrients and daily values.”
Teacher Guide
Get the complete package:
- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts
