Lesson Plan
Why Calories Matter? Plan
Students will learn what calories are, how to read serving sizes on nutrition labels, and apply this knowledge to create balanced portions, enabling informed snack choices.
Understanding calories and serving sizes empowers students to make healthier eating decisions and develop lifelong nutrition awareness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Calories
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Nutrition Labels
7 minutes
Step 3
Portion Talk Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Portion Plate Challenge
8 minutes
Step 5
My Plate Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calories 101
What Is a Calorie?
Why Calories Matter
Serving Size & Calories
Quick Check!
Discussion
Activity
Journal
