L et’s practice looking at nutrition labels. After looking at a few food items at home, you will have more confidence when shopping in the store.

1. From your pantry, freezer, or refrigerator, pick three different boxes, cans, or containers that have clear Nutrition Facts labels.

2. Write down the information below for each item using the Nutrition Facts listed on the packaging.

Item #1 Name ___________________________________________________

Servings per container: 

Calories per serving:

Total Fat:

Sodium:

List the ingredients:

How many ingredients are listed:

What surprised you about this item’s nutritional facts?

Item #2 Name ___________________________________________________

Servings per container: 

Calories per serving:

Total Fat:

Sodium:

List the ingredients:

How many ingredients are listed:

What surprised you about this item’s nutritional facts?

Item #3 Name ___________________________________________________

Servings per container: 

Calories per serving:

Total Fat:

Sodium:

List the ingredients:

How many ingredients are listed:

What surprised you about this item’s nutritional facts?

3. What are two ways you will change the way you shop for food after learning about reading Nutrition Facts?