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Have you ever looked at the back of a cereal box or a can of soup and seen a little box filled with numbers? That is the Nutrition Facts Label.

Think of your body like a high-speed race car. To keep a race car zooming around the track, it needs the right fuel. If you put the wrong stuff in the tank, the engine might get “clunky” or slow down. A Food Detective uses the Nutrition Label to make sure they are giving their “human engine” the best fuel possible!

What a Food Detective Looks For:

• Serving Size: This is the first thing to check! It tells you how much of the food the rest of the numbers are talking about. If the serving size is 10 crackers, but you eat 20, you are getting double the fuel!
• Fiber: Fiber is like a little broom for your tummy. It helps keep your digestion moving and makes you feel full so you have energy for a long time. Look for foods with higher fiber.
• Protein: This is the “Muscle Builder.” Protein helps your body grow strong and fixes “ouchies” when you get hurt.
• Added Sugars: Sugar gives you a quick “zoom” of energy, but then you might “crash” and feel tired later. Food Detectives try to find snacks that don’t have too much added sugar.
• Vitamins (like Vitamin D or Calcium): These are like little shields. They help keep your bones strong and your body healthy so you don’t get sick as often.

Why is it Important?

When you know what is inside your food, you are the boss of your own health! Being a Food Detective helps you choose foods that give you “long-lasting” energy for playing, learning, and Scout adventures, instead of “quick-fizz” energy that disappears fast.

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