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How to Read Food Labels

A food label tells you what is inside the food you are eating, listing the parts

 

A food label can be found on the outside packaging of packaged foods

 

Food labels give you information about what nutrients are in the food. Your body needs the right combination of nutrients to work properly and grow!

Food Labels are similar to the blurb or the contents page found within a book. They provide you with small details about what you may find inside.

 

On a food label you will find words, numbers, measurements and percentages. In order for you to understand what the food contains inside the packaging it is important for you to understand what the information on the food label is telling you.

 

 

Watch Below as these kids read food labels

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