Lesson Plan
What’s in Your Snack? Lesson Plan
Students will learn to read and interpret nutrition label components—such as serving size, calories, and key nutrients—to make healthier snack choices and build critical thinking around food selection.
Understanding nutrition labels empowers students to make informed snack choices, fostering lifelong healthy eating habits and promoting health literacy in everyday life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mystery Ingredient Match
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Decoding Nutrition Facts
10 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Label Detective Stations
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Snack Reflection Journal
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Decoding Nutrition Facts
What Is a Nutrition Facts Label?
Serving Size & Servings per Container
Calories
Total Fat, Saturated Fat & Trans Fat
Sugars & Added Sugars
Sodium & Key Micronutrients
Percent Daily Value (%DV)
Comparing Nutrition Labels
Recap & Discussion
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
