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Which subject	English as second
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	food label
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As you sit in your desk, take a moment to look at the food label on the snack that you brought with you today. What do all those numbers and words mean? Are they important? Today, we are going to be diving into the world of food labels and discovering how they impact our health.

In this lesson, we will explore:

Understanding Food Labels

• What is a food label?
• Why are food labels important?
• What information is included on a food label?

Decoding Food Labels

• How to read a food label?
• What do the terms on a food label mean?
• How do we use the information on a food label to make healthier choices?

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand the labels on your favorite foods, and feel confident in making healthier choices for you and your family. So let's start by exploring, what is a food label?