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Introducing the Nutrition Facts Label

Explore the features of the Nutrition Facts label with a focus on protein, analyze serving size, and make a Nutrition Facts label for a smoothie.

Grades
6 – 8
Estimated Time
Three student-directed 40-minute activities
Updated
September 6, 2024
lettuce and tomato sandwich with nutrition facts label
Image: NCAL Team

Background

Lesson Activities

Credits

Author

FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)

Acknowledgements

The Science and Our Food Supply: Using the Nutrition Facts Label to Make Healthy Food Choices (2022 Edition) was brought to you by the Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Standards

National Content Area Standards

  • Career & Technical Education
    • FCSE (Grades 6-8): Nutrition and Wellness 14.0
      • 14.2.4: Analyze sources of food and nutrition information, including food labels, related to health and wellness.
      • 14.3.1: Apply current dietary guidelines in planning to meet nutrition and wellness needs.