Introduction

The packages on food are not just a source of advertising: they are also a means to educate the public. When you see nutrition facts labeled on the foods you buy, take the opportunity to read them and be aware of what is in the products you are buying. You can also get to know your product by reading the ingredient list and noticing if there are any health claims listed. In this section, you will learn about food labels and health claims.

 

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Describe the required information on a Food Label.
  • Explain uses of Daily Values on labels.
  • Apply knowledge of nutrition facts labels to sample products.
  • Compare food labels for nutrition quality.
  • State uniform definitions for food descriptions on labels.
  • Identify whole grain and organic food standards and labels.

 

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