Food Labels

Food Labels is a Grade 4 math activity that uses real nutrition labels as a source of numerical data. Teams combine information from several food packages to create a meal, add mineral amounts such as sodium, potassium, or calcium, and compare their totals with a reference chart. Working with authentic labels gives addition and comparison a practical context while students interpret data from everyday packaging.

Use it for a small-group application task when you want students adding values and discussing whether totals meet or exceed stated amounts. The real labels also invite careful reading of units and serving information. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready support for Food Labels. No credit card; 3 lifetime lesson generations.