Nutrition and Fueling the Body · Nutrition & Wellness

Reading Food Labels

Decoding nutrition facts panels to make informed purchasing decisions.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the most surprising information you found on a common food label?
  2. 2How can serving sizes be misleading to an average consumer?
  3. 3How do you use a food label to compare two different snack options?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 3 - Physical Activity
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Nutrition and Fueling the Body
Period: Nutrition & Wellness

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