Explanation includes
- the definition of balanced diet
- serving size
- nutritional values
- ingredients
- comparison of labels
- the role of marketing
- interpretation of labels (e.g., mislabeling, misleading labels).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the benefits of a balanced diet?
- What information is included on a food label?
- What are the differences among use by, sell by, and production dates on a product?
- What does organic mean? Are organic foods always better? Explain.
Teacher Resource:
USDA’s Choose My Plate