Nutrition and Healthy Choices · Nutrition and Wellness

Deciphering Food Labels

Learning to read nutrition facts tables and ingredient lists to make informed dietary decisions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can food labels help you distinguish between marketing claims and nutritional facts?
  2. 2Why is it important to consider serving sizes when looking at sugar or sodium content?
  3. 3What are the hidden names for ingredients like sugar and salt on a label?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Healthy Living: Healthy Eating - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Nutrition and Healthy Choices
Period: Nutrition and Wellness

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