ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT

MODULE IN HEALTH 4

DLP Lesson 1: READING FOOD LABELS

NAME: DATE:
GRADE AND SECTION: SUBJECT TEACHER:
SUBJECT: HEALTH 4 SCHOOL YEAR: 2023-2024 QUARTER: FIRST

Objective:
 To be able to understand the importance of reading the food label.

Concepts:
FOOD LABEL – a part of the packaging that contains basic information on the contents of the
food, its ingredients, its vitamin and mineral content, and how to prepare or handle it.

ESSENTIAL PART OF A FOOD LABEL

 it indicates the name and description of the food. This part informs the consumer what the
product is and what it is for.
 a food label mentions the ingredients of a food product and the quality of each ingredient.

PRESERVATIVE - It is any chemical or substance that is added onto food to preserve it or to

delay the growth of microorganisms that cause spoilage, thereby prolonging the shelf life of the
food.
NATURAL PRESERVATIVES:
 Salt
 Sugar
 Vinegar
EXAMPLES OF CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES
 Sodium Nitrite
 Potassium Sorbate
FOOD ADDITIVE - It is any substance that is added onto the food to enhance its flavor, taste,
and appearances. Example of it are salt, spices, sweetener, and food coloring.
NUTRITION FACT
 This part contains information on the nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,
minerals, and fiber) present in the food product.
 It also tells the consumer how much of each nutrient the food product has.
 Most nutrients are measured in grams (g), while some are measured in milligrams (mg).
Other nutrient information are given in percentage (%).
CONSUMERS CAN REFER TO THE FOOD LABEL TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
 Compare food products.
 Find out the nutritional value of a food product.
 Identify which food product is appropriate for certain types of diet.

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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF A FOOD LABEL

Activity 1 (Let’s Get FOODucated!)

Direction: Using the food label of a “cookies”, answer the following questions.

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1. How many cookies are in a serving?

2. What’s the first ingredient listed in the ingredient list?
3. How many grams of sugar per serving?
4. How many calories per serving?
5. What is the serving size of this product?
6. How many grams of fat per serving?
7. What is the % Daily Value of saturated fats?
8. Is the protein of this product low in nutrient or high in
nutrient?
9 – 10. Based on this food label, would you consider this product to be healthy? Why or why
not?

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Activity 2 (Figure out the FACTS)
Direction: Name the parts of nutrition facts. Write your answer on the box.

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Activity 3
Direction: Complete the table using the nutritional facts below.

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CHOCOLATE MILK WHOLE MILK

Serving Size 1. 2.

Calories from Fat 3. 4.

Grams of Protein 5. 6.

%Daily Value of Dietary Fiber 7. 8.

% Daily Value of Cholesterol 9. 10.