Download the worksheets for students here. Download the answer key here. New here? Get our iPhone or Android App to scan & choose healthy groceries! How do we get kids to think about healthy eating? How do we teach them critical thinking … Continue reading
So, You Think You’re Eating Healthy…
Here’s a perplexing mathematical puzzle – If 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese, how can it be that 9 out of 10 Americans (think they) are eating healthfully? That’s what Consumer Reports wants to know, and a … Continue reading
Only Four Nutrients that Really Matter
Big news in nutrition labeling this week. More precisely, in Front of Pack labeling (FOP). You know, the icons on a package that tell you a product is healthy, scores well, or is a smart choice. The idea is to … Continue reading
Rising Obesity Rates and Nutrition Labels
Some disheartening information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC): Obesity, despite growing awareness to nutrition and healthy living, is still on the rise. Various agencies pin the numbers between 27%-33% of the population, depending on how the measurement was … Continue reading
Some Fun with Bogus Serving Sizes
We always get a kick when we read nutrition labels and discover how manufacturers trick us into believing their product is manna from heaven. A great example is tiny the serving sizes for foods of problematic nutritional value. By decreasing … Continue reading


