What this lesson teaches
Children learn to analyze food labels and understand nutritional values. This skill empowers them to make informed dietary choices and promotes lifelong health awareness.
Can you finish crack the nutrition code in about 30 min?
You will children learn to analyze food labels and understand nutritional values.
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Children learn to analyze food labels and understand nutritional values. This skill empowers them to make informed dietary choices and promotes lifelong health awareness.
Engaging with real-world food labels utilizes dual coding theory, as children visualize and verbalize nutritional information, reinforcing their understanding through active investigation and discussion.
1. Gather 5 different food packages from your kitchen. 2. Look for the nutrition label on each package. 3. Fill out a chart with calories, fats, and sugars for each item. 4. Compare the nutritional values and discuss which is healthier. 5. Create a list of healthier alternatives for any junk food. 6. Share your findings with your family — what surprises you?