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                The Nutrition Facts Label

The Nutrition Facts Label

                        Social Media Toolkit on the Nutrition Facts Label
          What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Serving Size on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Calories on the Nutrition Facts Label
          The Lows and Highs of Percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Folate and Folic Acid on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
          Using the Nutrition Facts Label and MyPlate to Make Healthier Choices
          Using the Nutrition Facts Label: For Older Adults
          How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
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          Read the Label Youth Outreach MaterialsThe Nutrition Facts Label Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials
  
  	
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    Print**For additional resources on the Nutrition Facts label, visit www.fda.gov/NutritionFactsLabel.**

  
  Read the Label Campaign
  
  Welcome to **Read the Label**, the “next generation” portfolio of materials based on FDA’s award-winning Spot the Block outreach campaign! Originally launched in 2007, Spot the Block was a comprehensive program from the FDA that evolved into a nationwide grassroots initiative. Through this hands-on campaign — kids, families, and community outreach leaders united with the goal of using the **Nutrition Fact label** as their everyday tool for making smart and healthful food choices.
  Read the Label Youth Outreach materials challenge kids (ages 9 to 13) to look for and use the Nutrition Facts label on food and beverage packages. The materials include fun, easy tips and targeted education to help make label reading a key component through which today’s young people are equipped to achieve a healthy diet. With engaging content, plus hands-on parent information and community outreach, kids and families across the United States can use the label to compare foods today and every day!
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    **For Parents**
    **For Health Educators & Community Outreach**For Kids
  Nutrition Facts Label Education for KidsRead the Label includes lots of tips and challenges created especially for you! These printable activities help you learn more about servings, calories, and nutrients. So, get started today. You’ll learn a lot and have fun when you Read the Label!
  **Watch the video “Making Healthy Choices Using the Nutrition facts Label” - English**
    **Read the Label Infographic** (PDF: 567KB)
      **La etiqueta de Información Nutricional - ¡Búscala y úsala!** (PDF: 362KB)
      
      This colorful printable gives you a quick look at the key information you can find on the Nutrition Facts label.
    **Cool Tips for Kids**(PDF: 951KB)
      **Consejos Para Los Ninos** (PDF: 968KB)
      
      You and your friends can use these easy ways to Read the Label at home, in the cafeteria, at the store, and at restaurants.
    **Make Smart Choices! Nutrition Label Word Search** (PDF: 186KB)
      **¡Toma buenas decisiones!** **Sopa de letras de la etiqueta nutricional** (PDF: 168KB))
      
      Get to know the Nutrition Facts label by finding the label-related words hidden in this fun and challenging word search!You can also download the **entire collection of materials for kids in one zip file** (ZIP: 2.1MB).

  
  For Parents
  Helping your kids understand how to read the Nutrition Facts label on food packages is important. After all, the label is a tool for making food choices that they’ll be able to use throughout their lives. And the sooner they begin to Read the Label, the sooner they’ll be making healthful choices when comparing foods.
  Nutrition Facts Label Education Material for ParentsThese ready-made, informative tools can help you help your kids get their food facts first. Check them out – and have fun engaging with your child as you explore the Nutrition Facts label together!
  **Read the Label Infographic** (PDF: 567KB)
      **La etiqueta de Información Nutricional - ¡Búscala y úsala!** (PDF: 362KB)
      
      This colorful printable gives you a quick look at the key information you can find on the Nutrition Facts label.
    **Read the Label Parent Tips** (PDF: 1.07MB)
      **Consejos Para Los Padres** (PDF: 1.08MB)
      
      Help your children establish healthful dietary habits in everyday situations. Check out these tips for talking about using the Nutrition Facts label on food packages at home, at the supermarket, in the cafeteria, and at restaurants.
    **Read the Label Family Activity** (PDF: 641KB)
      **Folleto Para La Familia** (PDF: 496KB)You can also download the **entire collection of materials for parents in one zip file** (ZIP: 2.47MB).

  
  For Health Educators & Community Outreach
  The background materials below will prepare you to teach your local tweens and families about the Nutrition Facts label on food packages. Use them to bring nutrition information to young people where they live, gather, and play!
  **Read the Label Community Educator's Outreach Manual**(PDF: 2.12MB)
      **Enseñar a los padres a hablar con sus hijos sobre la etiqueta de Información Nutricional** (PDF: 2.14 MB) **Nutrition Facts Label Education Material for Educators**
      
      This hands-on, how-to manual gives you the background information you need and guides you through a flexible parent presentation. It also includes three engaging Family Take-Home Activities and an infographic!
    **Read the Label Leader’s Guide** (PDF: 2.17MB)
      **Guía de líder**(PDF: 2.21MB)
      
      This activity-based manual is designed specifically for afterschool programs, summer camps, scout troops, and community education organizations.
    **Training for Health Educators and Community Outreach** (PDF: 2.75MB)
      **Capacitación para educadores de la salud y divulgación en la comunidad** (PDF: 3.04MB)
      
      The presentation is designed to work in conjunction with the Community Outreach Manual. You can project it on a screen or print it out onto transparencies.
    **Read the Label Talking Points** (PDF: 376KB)
      **Puntos de conversación** (PDF: 374KB)
      
      This at-a-glance fact sheet gives a brief history of the Read the Label (formerly Spot the Block) Youth Outreach Campaign, highlighting its key messages and providing helpful insights about the youth and parent audiences.You can also download the **entire collection of materials for educators and community outreach in one zip file** (ZIP: 9.11MB).

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      09/27/2023
              
              
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                        Social Media Toolkit on the Nutrition Facts Label
          What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Serving Size on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Calories on the Nutrition Facts Label
          The Lows and Highs of Percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Folate and Folic Acid on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
          Using the Nutrition Facts Label and MyPlate to Make Healthier Choices
          Using the Nutrition Facts Label: For Older Adults
          How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
          Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials
 
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