Nutrition Labels word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

Nutrition Labels word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this nutrition labels puzzle set for my 4th and 5th graders during our health unit. The kids could look at a food box but had no idea what words like serving size, calories, or ingredients meant on the label. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like nutrition label, serving size, servings per container, calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, protein, vitamins, minerals, ingredients, and daily value. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the label vocabulary finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether a food with low calories is always healthy. The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple food label box and magnifying glass drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 4th through 5th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers name two things to check on a nutrition label on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.