Lesson Plan
Snack Label Exploration Plan
Students will learn to read and interpret snack nutrition labels, compare key nutrients, and make informed, healthier snack choices.
Understanding nutrition labels empowers students to critically assess food marketing, build lifelong healthy-eating habits, and become savvy consumers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Station and Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Slide Deck Review
10 minutes
Step 3
Mystery Snack Station Rotations
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion and Share-Out
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Decoding Nutrition: Reading Snack Labels
What Is a Nutrition Label?
Serving Size & Servings Per Container
Calories: Fuel for Your Body
Macronutrients: Fat, Sugar, Protein
% Daily Value: Putting Numbers in Context
Quick Label Detective
Summary & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
