Understanding Food Labels

What information is typically found on a food label?

• Name of the product, nutritional facts, expiration date

• Name of the product, phone number, company logo

• Expiration date, name of the producer, price

• Weight, size, color

What is the purpose of a product label?

• To entertain the buyer

• To advertise the product

• To provide important information about the product

• To increase the price of the product

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Where is the expiration date usually located on a product?

• On the front of the packaging

• On the bottom or back of the packaging

• Inside the product

• On the receipt

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why should you read the ingredients list on a label?

• To know what the product costs

• To check if it has any discounts

• To know what is inside the product and if it is safe for you

• To see the company name

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do if you find a warning label on a product?

• Ignore it

• Return the product to the store

• Read and follow the instructions carefully

• Ask a friend what to do

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a product label says 'For external use only,' it means:

• The product should only be applied on the skin or hair

• The product can be eaten

• The product should be used indoors

• The product can be shared with others

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the label 'Keep in a cool, dry place' mean?

• Store the product in the freezer

• Store the product in a hot and humid environment

• Store the product away from heat and moisture

• Store the product under direct sunlight

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If a label says 'Shake well before use,' what should you do?

• Stir the product with a spoon

• Shake the container gently

• Shake the container vigorously

• Do not shake the container

What is missing if a product has no label?

• The color of the product

• The shape of the product

• Information about its contents and usage

• The packaging

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

If you find that a product has expired, what should you do?

• Use the product quickly before it gets worse

• Return the product to the store

• Stop using the product and dispose of it properly

• Keep using the product until it looks bad