Lesson Plan
Snack Label Detective Plan
Students will learn to read and interpret food labels, identify hidden sugars and correct serving sizes in common snacks, and apply this knowledge to make healthier snack choices.
Many prepackaged snacks contain unexpected sugars and misleading serving sizes. Decoding labels empowers students to make informed nutrition choices and develop lifelong healthy habits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mystery Ingredient Quick Quiz
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Food Labels
10 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Label Scavenger Hunt
15 minutes
Step 4
Debrief: Group Share-Out
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Snack Choice Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
What's Really in Your Snack?
Nutrition Facts Label 101
Serving Size vs. Package Size
Spotting Sugar on Labels
Hidden Sugar Names
Label Example
Calculate the Sugar
Your Turn!
Key Takeaways
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
