Interpretation of information on food labels should include the
- serving size and number of servings
- number of calories
- percentages of recommended daily allowances (RDAs)
- nutrient amounts
- ingredients
- importance of food labels to nutrition.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Why is it important for consumers to read food labels?
- What information can be found on a food label?
- How can you recognize misleading nutritional information on packaging?
Communication
- How do you locate information on a food label?
- How can you locate nutritional information for restaurant food?
Leadership
- How does reading a food label contribute to healthy eating?
- How would you explain a food label to someone else?
Management
- How can we use a food label to choose a healthy snack?
- How can we use food label to make a healthy meal for my family?