7_8.HEALTH.7.A
Analyze food labels and menus to determine the nutritional value of foods and make healthy decisions about daily caloric intake.
Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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food labelsmenusnutritional valuefoodshealthy decisionsdaily caloric intake
Skills
- analyze (food labels) #dok2
- analyze (menus) #dok2
- determine (nutritional value of foods) #dok2
- make (healthy decisions about daily caloric intake) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify information on food labels. #dok1
- I can define nutritional value and caloric intake. #dok1
- I can analyze food labels to extract nutritional information. #dok2
- I can compare menu items to determine their nutritional value. #dok2
- I can analyze menus to choose healthy food options. #dok2
- I can determine if a food meets my daily caloric needs based on its nutritional value. #dok2
- I can make healthy decisions about what and how much to eat based on nutritional information. #dok3
- I can justify my food choices using evidence from food labels and menus. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding food labels and menu information empowers students to make healthy eating choices.
- Making informed decisions about daily caloric intake is essential for long-term personal health.
Essential Questions
- How can food labels and menus help us make healthier eating decisions?
- What information on a food label is most important for determining nutritional value?
- How do you use nutritional information to decide what and how much to eat each day?
- Why is understanding your daily caloric intake important for your health?
- In what ways can making healthy food choices impact your overall well-being?