Badge-Earning Challenges

At each nutrient station, work through the five challenge questions below. Use the sample food labels provided at your station (Label A, B, or C). Record your answers in the spaces below.

Fat Fortress Challenges (Red Station)

1. Locate the Total Fat amount per serving on Sample Label A. Write it here:

1. How many grams of Saturated Fat per serving does Sample Label A contain? _______________

1. What % Daily Value for Total Fat is listed on Label A? _______________

1. Compare Sample Label A and Sample Label B:
   • Which label shows less total fat? _______________
   • Explain why that might be healthier: _________________________________________________________________

1. Extension: In one sentence, explain why moderating saturated fat intake is important for your overall health.

Sugar Summit Challenges (Pink Station)

1. On Sample Label B, find the Total Sugars per serving. _______________

1. How many grams of Added Sugars does Label B list? _______________

1. Calculate the difference between natural sugars and added sugars on Label B. Show your work:
   
   Natural Sugars = ________ g, Added Sugars = ________ g, Difference = ________ g

1. Which product (Label B or Label C) has a higher amount of added sugar? _______________
   • Why might that matter when choosing snacks? __________________________________________________

1. Extension: List two tips for reducing added sugar in your daily diet.

Protein Peak Challenges (Dark Red Station)

1. On Sample Label C, find the Protein per serving. _______________

1. How many calories come from protein if each gram of protein has 4 calories? Show your calculation:
   • Protein grams = ________ g × 4 calories/g = ________ calories

1. What % Daily Value for protein is listed on Label C? _______________

1. Compare the protein on Label C to Label A. Which product offers more protein per serving? _______________

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   • Explain one benefit of eating higher-protein foods:

1. Extension: Describe a balanced snack that combines protein with a fruit or vegetable. Why is this a good choice?

Label Relay Race

Objective:
Teams race to match nutrient cards with the correct food label samples, reinforcing label-reading speed and accuracy.

Materials:

• 1 set of 10 Nutrient Cards (printed, cut)
• 1 set of 10 Label Sample Cards (printed, cut)
• Masking tape or cones to mark start/finish line
• Team bins or baskets for matched pairs
• Timer or stopwatch

Setup (5 minutes):

1. Use tape or cones to mark a start line and a label table about 15 feet away.
2. Place Nutrient Cards face down in a stack at the start line.
3. Spread Label Sample Cards face up on the label table in random order.
4. Divide students into equal teams (3–4 per team) and have them line up behind the start line.

Game Play (10 minutes):

1. On “Go,” the first runner from each team flips over the top Nutrient Card.
2. Runner races to the label table, finds the matching Label Sample Card that shows that nutrient value, and places the pair in their team bin.
3. Runner returns to start line and tags the next teammate.
4. Continue until all 10 pairs are matched.
5. Check matches for accuracy. The first team to correctly match all pairs wins bonus points toward badges.

Printable Cards (10 Pairs):
Cut along the dashed lines and shuffle each set before play.

Differentiation:

• For ELL learners, include nutrient icons next to each card (e.g., fat droplet, sugar cube).
• For students needing extra support, pair with a peer coach or provide fewer pairs.
• For advanced learners, ask teams to recite why each nutrient is important as they match each card.

Quest Reflection Journal

Take 5–8 minutes to reflect on today’s Nutrition Quest. Write your thoughts in the space provided. Use the sentence stems if you need a writing boost.

1. What was your biggest takeaway from today’s Nutrition Quest?

2. How will you use your new label-reading skills at home?

3. Sentence Stems (choose at least one to complete):

• My biggest takeaway was…
  
  
  
• Next time I look at a food label, I will…
  
  
  
• I can help my family choose healthier foods by…
  
  
  

Once you’ve finished writing, share one insight with your partner. Be ready to tell the class one idea you found most useful!