NBC - My Plate and the Food Label Lesson
My Plate and the Food label
Introduction
Planning Makes Perfect
In order to ensure that you have a nutritionally balanced diet, appropriate decisions must be made when planning and shopping for food. In an attempt to aid consumers to make the best nutritional decisions, the Federal Government has developed MyPlate and requires producers to place a standardized food label on all food products. You will learn about MyPlate and the Food Label in this microlesson.
Explore
Read the articles below to learn more about My Plate and Food Labels.
"Healthy Food- My Plate" Links to an external site.
What's My Plate All About Infographic Download What's My Plate All About Infographic
"Figuring out Food Labels" Links to an external site.
Challenge
Review what you've learned by completing the activity below.
Reflection...
Good nutrition helps you look good and feel good. Make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet and use MyPlate to help guide your food choices. Do you use food labels to help decide what to purchase at a store? Could you make healthier food choices? All of your choices add up and have a cumulative effect on your health and appearance.
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