The Reading Nutrition Labels Wellness Kit breaks down the components of the Nutrition Facts Label into an easy, understandable way to determine the nutritional value of food. It features an overview of changes to the Nutrition Facts Label mandated by the Food and Drug Administration and also discusses important topics such as food labeling terms, portion control, added sugars, and sodium.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key changes to the nutrition facts label

2. Learn how to read and understand the nutrition facts label successfully

3. Use the components of the nutrition label to determine the nutritional value of a food

The Kit Includes:

Reading Nutrition Labels Guide with Project Plan

Communication Templates

• Leadership Announcement

• Population Announcement

• Week 1-4 Message Board Posts

Four Email Templates

• Email 1: Nutrition Label Makeover

• Email 2: Added Sugar

• Email 3: How many calories do you need?

• Email 4: Nutrition Apps

Two Articles

• Article 1: Getting to Know Food Label Language

• Article 2: Is salt unhealthy?

Four Handouts

• Handout 1: Reading Nutrition Labels Calendar

• Handout 2: Hidden Sugar

• Handout 3: Nutrition Label Changes

• Handout 4: Portion Distortion

Two Activities

• Activity 1: No Added Sugar Challenge

• Activity 2: Clean Label Cooking Challenge

One PowerPoint Presentation