Interpretation should include
- examining a variety of package labels to identify
- nutrition information (i.e., nutrients, amount of each nutrient, percentage of minimum daily requirement for each nutrient)
- ingredients
- serving size and number of servings per package
- health claims
- expiration, sell-by, and use-by dates
- storage instructions
- applying nutrient composition information to make decisions
- selecting a product that meets USDA dietary guidelines.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- How does cost affect the ingredients and quality of a product?
- What information found on food labels is most helpful to the consumer? Why?
- How can this information be used when purchasing food?
Communication
- How do consumers benefit from information on food labels?
- What do we need to know about nutrient density?
Leadership
- How can the information on a food label be used to implement the dietary guidelines for Americans?
- What actions can consumers take to influence the content of food product labels?
Management
- How can food product labels help consumers eat more nutritiously?
- How can food product labels help consumers with the responsibility of planning nutritious meals?