Lesson Plan
Detective Nutrition Plan
Students will learn to identify hidden sugars by reading nutrition labels and use critical thinking to choose healthier food options.
Recognizing hidden sugars empowers students to make informed dietary decisions, promoting lifelong health and wellness skills in real-world contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Mystery Food Reveal
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Label Sleuthing Basics
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Activity: Pantry Investigation
15 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: Personal Label Analysis
10 minutes
Step 5
Assessment/Game: Sugar Sleuth Trivia
5 minutes
Step 6
Closure: Reflection & Commitment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Food Label Sleuthing
Objectives
Key Terms
Sugar Aliases
Serving Size Matters
Model Reading Example
Quick Check
Pantry Investigation
Your Turn: Label Analysis
Sugar Sleuth Trivia
Activity
Worksheet
Game
