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The New Food Label: A Food Label Education Program for High School Students 
 
July 1994
 

Prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services/Public Health Service
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
and
The International Food Information Council Foundation


Contents

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Introductory Letter to Teachers...

Label Matters: Teaching Teens About the New Food Label

  • A Look at the New Food Label
  • Program Goals
  • Components
  • Teacher Tips
  • Do Ahead

Lesson 1: Read Any Great Labels Lately?

Lesson 2: Get the Nutrition Facts!

Lesson 3: Label Facts!

Lesson 4: The Dating Scene—And Other Label Info

Lesson 5: Label Your Way Up the Pyramid

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