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Sugar Sleuths Plan

Students will decode nutrition labels to identify hidden sugars, match sugar names to categories, and demonstrate understanding via a quiz.

This lesson builds nutrition literacy, empowers healthier choices by exposing sneaky sugar labels, and aligns with health curriculum goals.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Label Investigation

10 minutes

Step 3

Sugar Name Match-Up

8 minutes

Step 4

Reveal the Sugar Game

7 minutes

Step 5

Quick Quiz and Reflection

3 minutes

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Sneaky Sugar Names

Sugar’s Sneaky Surname: –OSE Endings

Syrups & Concentrates

Other Sneaky Sugar Names

Spot the Sugar: Label Example

Ready, Set, Investigate!

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Sugar Quiz

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Hidden Sugars Exposed

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