3.HEALTH.6.C
Examine nutrition labels to identify the difference between foods containing natural sugars and foods with added sugars or sweeteners.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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nutrition labelsdifferencefoodsnatural sugarsadded sugarssweeteners
Skills
- examine (nutrition labels) #dok2
- identify (foods containing natural sugars) #dok1
- identify (foods with added sugars or sweeteners) #dok1
- differentiate (between foods with natural sugars and foods with added sugars or sweeteners) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can find and read nutrition labels on food packages. #dok1
- I can identify foods that contain natural sugars or added sugars using nutrition labels. #dok1
- I can describe the differences between natural sugars and added sugars on nutrition labels. #dok2
- I can examine nutrition labels to determine the type of sugars or sweeteners present in foods. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding how to read nutrition labels helps students make informed choices about what they eat.
- Being able to distinguish between natural sugars and added sugars empowers students to maintain healthier eating habits.
Essential Questions
- What information can we find on a nutrition label about sugars?
- How can we tell the difference between natural sugars and added sugars in foods?
- Why is it important to know if a food contains natural sugars or added sugars?
- What steps can we take to identify the types of sugars in foods we eat?
- How do added sugars and sweeteners impact our health compared to natural sugars?