• Use food labels to compare the nutrients in different foods • Begin to understand why fresh foods are often more nutritious than processed foods. Materials: • Computer with Internet access, “A Tale of Two Foods” handout • Pen or pencil • Various food labels (students may use actual food packaging or research the labels online ...
Your Turn - Food Label Analysis • Pick four food labels from the handout to evaluate. • Start with listing positives and negatives in the T chart. • Next, evaluate the ingredients. • Finally, use the right side of the worksheet to communicate your analysis. • Evaluate a total of four food labels.
Printable Materials and Handouts - Nutrition.gov
Find printable handouts and fact sheets that can be used for health fairs, classes, and other food or nutrition-related events.
Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials | FDA - U.S. Food and ...
The background materials below will prepare you to teach your local tweens and families about the Nutrition Facts label on food packages. Use them to bring nutrition information to young...
Food Labels. OBJECTIVES. To create awareness of the Nutrition Facts label. To learn how to locate diferent items of information on the label. To learn how to compare foods based on information found on the label. To make bug boxes and allow the students to collect and identify bugs in their garden. APPLICABLE CONTENT STANDARDS.
• Use Nutrition Facts food labels or search online to find out how much fat and sugar is in a typical fast food meal • Examine why too much fast food can contribute to health problems • Identify ways to make healthier food choices
Nutrition Education Resources & Materials | FDA - U.S. Food ...
Sep 27, 2023 · The Nutrition Facts Label. The Nutrition Facts label reflects current scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The label...
Students learn to understand the nutrition labels on different foods and be prepared to make healthier food choices.