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Project 10 : Reading Labels

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Rakhee Mishra

 

“What’s on My Plate? – A Study of Nutritional Labels on Biscuits & Breakfast Cereals”

Objective:

To study, classify, and analyze the nutritional content of popular biscuits and breakfast cereals with a special focus on sugar, salt, and added preservatives, and compare them with recommended daily intake levels using bar graphs and other visual representations and evaluate how healthy your favorite snacks really are!

Step-by-Step Project Guidelines:

📝 PART 1: Data Collection

1.    Collect Labels (physical or digital photos) from:

o   At least 5 biscuit brands (e.g. Parle-G, Bourbon, Hide & Seek, Oreo, Marie)

o   At least 5 breakfast cereals (e.g. Kellogg’s Cornflakes, Chocos, Muesli, Cheerios, Nestlé Fitness)

2.    Note down the following per 100g or per serving:

o   Sugar Content (g)

o   Salt/Sodium Content (g or mg)

o   Preservatives/Additives (E-numbers or names like BHA, BHT, Sorbic Acid etc.)

o   Calories

o   Fiber Content (optional but good for health analysis)

📊 PART 2: Classification of Data

 

Product Name

Type

Sugar (g)

Salt (g)

Preservatives

Calories (kcal)

Parle-G

Biscuit

24

0.9

None

450

Kellogg's Chocos

Cereal

35

1.1

BHT (E321)

385

...

...

...

...

...

...

📉 PART 3: Bar Graphs & Visuals

1.    Make Bar Graphs for comparison:

o   Sugar content per brand

o   Salt content per brand

o   Number of preservatives used per brand

(Use color coding for biscuits and cereals for clarity)

You can also make Pie Charts for % of sugar and salt compared to recommended intake.

📌 PART 4: Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)

Nutrient

Recommended Daily Intake (Approx)

Sugar

Salt

Preservatives

Should be as minimal as possible

🔍 PART 5: Observations & Inferences

  • Which is the healthiest snack?

  • What should your friends avoid?

💡 Extra Inputs / Creativity Corner

  • Encourage label reading as a life skill.
  • Add a section: “Healthy Swaps” – suggest alternatives like homemade granola or nut biscuits.
  • Interview 5 peers or parents: “Do you read labels before buying?”
  • Create a poster or infographic to educate schoolmates.

🧪 Optional Extension (Science/Math Integration):

  • Calculate percentage of sugar in 100g serving.
  • Use math to find how many biscuits or bowls of cereal would exceed daily sugar/salt limits.
  • Use average, maximum, and minimum statistics in your analysis.

📘 Conclusion Format (Sample)

“From this project, I learned that many common food items contain more sugar and salt than we expect. Regularly eating them may lead to health problems. I will now be more mindful and always check the nutrition label before buying packaged foods.”

📚 Learning Outcomes:

  • Develops awareness about nutrition and healthy eating
  • Enhances data analysis, graphing, and observation skills
  • Builds habit of critical thinking and responsible consumption

Note : All data , tables, etc are only for the purpose of providing examples. Please clarify the data from trusted sites. Students are free to use different methods of data representation of their choice.


6. Suggest Alternatives:

  • Recommend at least two healthier snack options (e.g., fruits, nuts, homemade snacks).

🌟 Extra Tips

  • Use colors and titles in your graphs.

  • Graphs can be made by hand or using Excel/Google Sheets.

  • You can bring empty wrappers to create a class exhibit!

🔍 What You’ll Learn

  • How to read and understand food labels

  • Apply data handling and math skills

  • Become a smart food consumer

  • See how science connects to your daily choice

Marking Scheme(Total = 50) 
SectionCriteriaMarks
Part 1: Data CollectionCollected data from at least 5 biscuits & 5 cereals5
Clear noting of sugar, salt, preservatives, and calories5
Part 2: Data ClassificationAccurate and well-organized table of nutritional data5
Part 3: Visual RepresentationBar graphs for sugar, salt, and preservatives5
Use of color coding and clear labels2
Pie charts or any creative representation (optional)3
Part 4: RDI ComparisonCompared data with recommended daily intake3
Part 5: Observations & InferencesWell-thought-out observations (healthiest, avoidable snacks)5
Healthy Swaps & Creativity CornerSuggested healthy alternatives & creative effort (poster, etc.)5
Optional Extension (if attempted)% sugar/salt, stats, or math integration2
Presentation & EffortNeatness, originality, and overall presentation5

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Location: Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

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