Handout
US Food and Drug Administration

Food and Drug Administration: Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to read the full text of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act passed under the Johnson administration.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Food as Fuel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find and compare the amount of calories found experimentally with the values found on the food packages.
Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Area 10 Math and Technology Project: Nutrition Labels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson Plan involving all aspects of reading a nutrition label. Emphasizes math skills. Includes links to a teacher outline, student copies and reference materials.
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Other

American Diabetes Association: Making Sense of Food Labels

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple guide to understanding the Nutrition Facts label, which is on most packaged foods in the grocery store. Read definitions of terms on labels like "serving size," "reduced," and "free." Learn the importance of...
Website
Other

Nutrition.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.