Refer to the worksheet provided. Yourmission is to try to find all of the elements

shown on a food label. Tick them o� asyou find them.

At the end of 5 minutes you will be asked to return to yourseated position on the floor

SUPER SLEUTH CHALLENGE 1

Super Sleuth Sam has five cluesto choosing healthier products

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONServings per twin pack: 2Serving Size 200g

QuantityPerServing

QuantityPer 100g

Energy

* RECOMMENDED DIETARY INTAKE

ProteinFatSaturated FatCarbohydrateSugarsSodium

337kj81Cal8.8g0.2g0.2g10.4g9.6g85mg

168kj40Cal4.4g0.1g0.1g5.2g4.8g42mg

EnergyUse the per 100g (or 100 mls for liquid) column to compare the energy in similar food products.

CarbohydratesIncludes both starches and sugars in a food.SugarsLook for less than 10g per 100g

Total fatThis food islow fat

Saturated fatSimple rule:the lowerthe better

SodiumIs a component of salt. It is found in many foods including both processed and fresh food. Look for less than 400mg per 100g

Can you help Super Sleuth Samcrack the code to understand

food nutrients?

Keeps you warm, protects yourorgans and helps absorb and movenutrients around your body.

Is important in maintaining waterbalance and blood pressure in ourbodies as well as being essential formuscle and nerve activity.

Is the part of plant food (fruit,veggies, whole grains and nuts) thatour bodies do not absorb and keepsour intestines healthy.

Occurs naturally in some foods, likefruit and dairy products, and is oftenadded to foods. Essentially, it is acarbohydrate, and is a source of Kj.

SALT

FIBRE FAT

SUGAR

Super Sleuth Sam has five cluesto choosing healthier products

Nutrient*

Total Fat

Saturated Fat

Healthier choices are 5-10g fat/100g

Choose food with the lowest saturated fat

Sugar Look for less than 10g/100g

Sodium (Salt) Choose products with the lowest amount ofsodium less than 400mg/100g

Fibre Choose products with 3g/100g or choose the onewith the highest amount

Clues for choosing healthier products

Remember, some of the healthiest foods may be unlabelled(e.g. fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, lentils, beans, fresh meatand fish)