Deciphering food labelling

This food labelling resource aims to give students a better understanding of food labels and how to use them to make healthy and safe food choices

The resource is a direct result of a recommendation of an expert working group established by the Minister for Agriculture and Food (ROI) in 2002. It was developed in ROI in conjunction with the Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) support service.

Age

Junior Cycle, SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) in ROI

Topics Covered

Food labelling, Nutrients, the Food Pyramid (ROI)

Format

The book provides three lessons: “What is a food label?” “Knowing your nutrients” and “The Food Pyramid & Food Additives” (ROI).

The book also includes suggestions for class activities, discussion topics and homework, which will encourage the application of this information to relevant, real-life situations.

How to access the resource

How we measure up – Deciphering Food Labelling  Book | Posters
How we measure up – Deciphering Food Labelling (Irish) Book