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 and in conjunction with the Council for Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in NI.

Age: Junior Cycle, SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) in ROI and Key Stage 3 and 4 Home Economics in NI

Topics Covered: Food labelling, Nutrients, the Food Pyramid (ROI) / Balance of Good Health (NI) and Food additives

Format: The book provides three lessons: “What is a food label?” “Knowing your nutrients” and “The Food Pyramid & Food Additives” (ROI) or “The Balance of Good Health & Food Additives” (NI).

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: Both ROI and NI versions of the resource are available for download below.

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

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