Grades 4–5
Read a Food Label
Read the Nutrition Facts on a box of cereal, then answer eight questions, two with a little math.
Science worksheet · Food groups and healthy eating
Everyday or Sometimes Foods?
Color the everyday foods and put an X on the sometimes foods, then name your favorite of each.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Food groups, Healthy choices, Reading labels
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Color the everyday foods. Put an X on the sometimes foods.
- My favorite everyday food
- My favorite sometimes food
Words on this sheet
applecandycarrotssodamilkchipswatercupcakeyogurtcookiesoatmealeggs
Teacher tip
Keep it positive: sometimes foods are fine, just not every day.
How to use it
- Bring in empty food boxes to sort.
- Talk about everyday and sometimes foods without calling any food bad.
- Start with a two-minute “I notice, I wonder” talk about the picture on the sheet.
Watch for
Food can be sensitive at home. Keep talk positive and never judge a child’s lunch.
Talk about it
- What food groups are in your favorite meal?
- What evidence helped you choose your answer?
Take it further
Plan a class healthy snack day with something from each group.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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