Reading Food Labels March 2017

Purpose of the campaign for the Employer Many adults feel confused or intimidated when reading nutrition food labels. This wellness activity is intended to teach your employees how to read and understand food labels while offering an opportunity to practice with a real life example. Knowing how to interpret food labels will help your employees become healthier and more informed consumers.

Instructions for the Campaign for the Employer In order to allow your employees to practice reading a food label, we have provided you with a printable food label for Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup. We have also provided an educational handout that explains how to read food labels. We ask that you display this food label, along with the provided educational handout, in a prominent location where your employees may easily view them. (Example: table in breakroom or cafeteria.) An email/letter template has been included in this packet that will introduce and explain the program to your employees. It is recommended that you attach a copy of the educational handout when you release the instructional email. This will give your employees an opportunity to review the information ahead of time. If possible, we suggest that you purchase 1 can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle soup, and place it near its printed food label. This will attract more attention from your workforce. During the wellness activity, employees will review the printed food label, consult their educational handout, and complete a 3 question OPEN BOOK quiz. (Quiz is included in this packet.) We suggest that employees who answer all 3 questions correctly be entered into a drawing for a prize.

Instructions for the Campaign for the Employer Preparation: Determine the activity date, time, and location. Location should be a common area that all employees may easily and frequently access. Determine if you will offer a prize drawing, and what type of prize you will give the winner. (Suggestion: $15 Subway, Walmart, or Target gift card.) To promote the activity, post the wellness activity poster around your office and email/mail the employee letter at least 1 week before the wellness activity. Include the educational handout so your employees may review it ahead of time. Print the following to place at the activity site before the event begins: Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup food label contained in this packet Copies of the educational handout (most employees will forget to bring their handout with them) Copies of the activity quiz contained in this packet Determine who will set up the activity site and purchase the can of soup if desired Determine where employees should submit their quiz responses and determine who will be responsible for conducting the drawing.

Email/Letter Content for Kickoff of Campaign Greetings, [Company name] is excited to host a wellness activity, “Reading Food Labels.” By participating in this wellness activity, you will gain a better understanding of how to read food labels, learn how to compare food products, and be better informed to make healthier food choices throughout the day. How to participate: [Company name] will set up an activity table in the [location, ex: breakroom] on [date]. The activity will be available from [times, ex: 8:30-5:30]. Before visiting the table, review the attached educational handout. Once you arrive at the table you will see a printed food label available for review. You will be asked to complete a short, three question quiz about the food label you see. Complete the quiz, being sure to answer all three questions, and place your name and contact information in the top portion of the form. Each form with three correct answers will be entered into a drawing for [insert prize]. NOTE: This is an OPEN BOOK quiz! You may review the educational handout ahead of time AND bring it with you to the event! We look forward to your participation! [Name], [Title]

Purpose of the campaign for the Employee By participating in this wellness activity, you will gain a better understanding of how to read food labels, learn how to compare food products, and be better informed to make healthier food choices throughout the day whether at home or in the store. Knowing how to interpret food labels will enable you to become healthier and a more informed consumer.

Instructions for the campaign for the Employee How to participate: [Company name] will set up an activity table in the [location, ex: breakroom] on [date]. You may stop by the activity site between [times, ex: 8:30-5:30]. Before visiting the activity site, review the educational handout included in this packet. You may bring it with you to the event. Once you arrive at the table you will see a printed food label available for review. You will be asked to complete a short, three question OPEN BOOK quiz about the food label you see. Complete the quiz, being sure to answer all three questions, and place your name and contact information in the top portion of the form. Each form with three correct answers will be entered into a drawing for [insert prize]. NOTE: This is an OPEN BOOK quiz! You may review the educational handout ahead of time AND bring it with you to the event! ***Not sure if this is needed since the information is in the letter. Completely up to you! 

Supplemental Materials for Campaign Educational Handout: Reading a Food Label Printable Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup label Wellness Activity Quiz Answer Key: C B A