LABEL ABLE

Introduction
What is a food label? Why do we put labels on food? Have you ever looked at a food label in the grocery store or while you were eating your favorite snack? The "Nutrition Facts" food label found on the outside of packaged foods provides information about the nutrients that are found in that particular food. This information also helps us to decide what we are getting from a particular food and how much we might want to eat, based upon the content of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and sugars.

Don't know how to read a food label? Take this WebQuest journey to learn more "Nutrition Facts" and how these food nutrient facts relate to the new "MyPyramid" food guide. When you complete the WebQuest you will be able to explain what the "Nutrient Label" tells you about food nutrients, the significance of serving size, and how the nutrients might affect your total food energy or calorie needs.

Task
Follow the links below to answer the following questions. At the end of your quest, you’ll not only know all about Nutrient Fact labels, but you’ll get to use your knowledge to balance your diet in a simulation game.

	How are food labels like a table of contents? >>> Find answer here!
	What items are listed on food labels? >>> Find answer here!
	List 7 foods that contain protein. >>> Find answer here!
	According to the Calisthenics Calculator, how many calories did you burn? >>> Find answer here!
	Look at the two food labels. There are two types of milk. Which one has more calories? Which one has more calcium? >>> Find answer here!
	Take a look at some food labels that do not have any identifying information and guess the product. >>> Find answer here!
	Why do you need to understand a food label?
	Were you successful in your quest for nutrition knowledge? If so turn your Webquest worksheet into your teacher and put your new knowledge to use by choosing one of the "Nutrition Explorations" activities. >>> Find answer here! (Turn off your pop-up blocker to view this site. Internet Explorer: Tools >> Pop-up Blocker >> Turn Off Pop-up Blocker Mozilla: Tools >> Options >> Web Features, then uncheck Block Popup Window)