Nothing to eat in the fridge? Get ready to head to the grocery store… we’re going shopping! Students will go on a virtual shopping trip at the grocery store to buy ingredients for the lunch of their choice. They will investigate Nutrition Facts labels in search of the healthiest ingredients. As they make their selections, pop ups and other facts will be revealed to help them make healthy choices. After lunch is prepped, the activity will wrap up with an analysis of the calories, fat, sodium and sugar in the lunch they choose.
Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Small group
Individual
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Read a food label to identify the amount of calories, fat, salt, and sugar per serving size.
2. Determine healthy food choices based on food label comparison.
3. Identify media messages that influence a person’s diet habits.
4. Recall effects of fat, sugar, salt, and calorie intake.
Educational Standards:
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www.learntobehealthy.org/parents-teachers/educational-materials/state-standards/