Science & Our Food Supply: Using the Nutrition Facts Label to Make Healthy Food Choices (USDA)
Completion requirements
This nutrition-based curriculum introduces students to the fundamentals of healthy food choices, using the Nutrition Facts label as the starting point, and may be used separately or in conjunction with the food safety curriculum. With engaging hands-on activities, students will become aware of calories, serving size, and the nutrients to get “more of” and “less of.” Designed for use by middle level and high school teachers, the emphasis is on an inquiry approach that is customizable to science, health, and/or family and consumer science classes, aligning with current education standards in these curriculum areas.
Your students will learn about:
- Using the Nutrition Facts Label
- Serving Size and Calories
- Sugar in Beverages
- Sodium in Snack Foods
- Meal Planning
- Healthy Eating Away from Home
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