Lesson Plan
Nutrition Investigation Plan
Students will investigate nutritional labels, compare food choices, and create a personalized healthy meal proposal, applying nutrition literacy and critical thinking skills.
This lesson empowers students to understand nutrition facts, make informed food choices, and develop lifelong healthy habits by hands-on label analysis and meal planning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Organize Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Nutrition Detective Role
5 minutes
Step 2
Decode the Label Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Analyze and Compare Food Choices
15 minutes
Step 4
Develop Healthy Meal Proposal
20 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Self-Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Decode the Nutrition Label
Why Nutrition Labels Matter
Serving Size & Servings Per Container
Calories
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
Macronutrients: Protein & Fat
Fiber & Added Sugars
Micronutrients: Vitamins & Minerals
% Daily Value (%DV)
Ingredient List
Sample Label Walkthrough
Tips for Healthier Choices
Project Guide
Rubric
Reading
