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Nutrition labels are so important!
They tell us everything about what ingredients and vitamins are in our food and what a serving size is. For example, did you know that the first ingredient listed on a label is what shows up most in that food?! If you don’t know how to read these labels, they can feel like a secret code that you have to break. Check out these resources and activities to decode nutrition labels!
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Nutrition Label Tricks! (PDF)
This is a great resource to use with your family to learn more about what’s on a nutrition label and how to read it. (Grade 5+ or younger with an adult.)
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Word Search (PDF)
Get familiar with some of the words you’ll see on nutrition labels with this fun word search! (Grade 4+)
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Comparing Food Labels (PDF)
For this activity, you’re going to need to find two nutrition labels in your house to compare. (Grade 4+ or younger with an adult.)
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Fast Food Nutrition Facts! (PDF)
Check out some of the nutrition facts behind some popular fast food options. (Grade 4+)