Food Labels

Food Label WebQuest

Introduction

Congratulations!  You have been hired by a major food corporation as head nutritionist in charge of food packaging.  As head nutritionist, your job  will be to determine what nutritional information appears on the food label and to design a food label for the company's newest product. 

Process

As head nutritionist, you will complete the following tasks before attempting to design your label.   In order to accomplish your task, you must  first conduct research and undergo specialized training on food labeling rules and requirements.  You have been asked to learn all you can about food labeling guidelines and requirements before designing the label for your new product.  You will need to periodically submit your work to the supervisor for approval before continuing. 

Tasks

Scavenger Hunt

• Instructions:  When you click on this link, save this in your health folder.

• Save as scavenger hunt.  Type your answers right under each question. 

Food Label Worksheet

• Instructions:  When you click on this link, save this in your health folder.

• Save as food label worksheet.  Type your answers in the blanks.

Planning a Food Label

Review the following websites before attempting to design the label.

• Examples of Food Labels 

• Examples of Nutrition Facts Panel Listing Trans Fat

• Mandatory Features on a Label

• General Information

Create a Food Label 

• How to Create a Can Label

Evaluation

• Rubric