How to Read a Food Label

Beach Cities Health District LiveWell Kids 3rd Grade – Food Labels and MarketingVisual Aid: How to Read a Food Label

Nutrition Label

How to Read a Food Label

The first 3–5 ingredients listed make up the largest portion of the food.

Check the first 5 ingredients to see whether they are healthy for us.

Tells you how much you should eat of this food during one meal.

Tells you how many servings are in each package.

We want to eat more foods where these numbers are lower

Protein gives our body energy to function. It helps our body build muscle and body tissues.

Tells you if there is a lot of or a little of this nutrient in our food

• Carbohydrates give our body energy to function

• Fiber helps our body digest food

• Sugar gives our body energy

• We want to eat healthy carbs (fruits, vegetables, beans, whole-wheat products)

We want to eat more foods where these numbers are higher

Beach Cities Health District LiveWell Kids 3rd Grade – Food Labels and MarketingVisual Aid: How to Read a Food Label