5.HEALTH.7.B
Examine food labels and menus for nutritional content, calories, and serving sizes.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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food labelsmenusnutritional contentcaloriesserving sizes
Skills
- examine (food labels and menus) #dok2
- analyze (nutritional content) #dok3
- identify (calories) #dok1
- identify (serving sizes) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify calories on a food label or menu. #dok1
- I can identify serving sizes on a food label or menu. #dok1
- I can examine food labels for information about nutritional content. #dok2
- I can examine menus for nutritional content, calories, and serving sizes. #dok2
- I can analyze the nutritional content of different foods by comparing labels or menus. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Reading and analyzing food labels and menus helps make healthy eating decisions.
- Understanding nutritional content, calories, and serving sizes empowers individuals to manage their health.
Essential Questions
- What information can you find on food labels and menus that helps you make healthy choices?
- How do you determine the serving size and calories from a food label or menu?
- Why is it important to compare nutritional content when choosing what to eat?
- How can understanding food labels and menus influence your overall health?
- What challenges might people face when trying to identify nutritional information on foods?