Healthy Habit: Label Reading Part 2

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

4, 5, 6, 7

Overview

In this video, Move It!, cast members learn the importance of reading nutrition labels and what parts are most significant. Focusing on the serving size and calories, Pat Mizerak, a registered dietician United Health Services, teaches the pair to not only look at the calories because the serving size could be much higher than 1 which would result in a higher calorie intake. They also discuss how many calories a person should consume a day which is dependent on one’s age, gender and build. 

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

HE19.4.6.1

Describe ways to put a plan into place to achieve a goal.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

HE19.4.6.2

Identify resources to assist in achieving personal health goals.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

HE19.5.1.2

Utilize information on various food labels to determine nutritional value.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

HE19.5.6.2

Identify resources in the school that may assist with achieving personal health goals.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.7.1

Critique examples of responsible behaviors that reduce health risks.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.7.1

State the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors and avoiding risky behaviors.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom
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