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Food and NutritionActivity : Food and Consumer AwarenessBackground :Methodology :Observation/Discussion :Conclusion :The market is flooded with a large variety of food items.Student must be well informed and trained to make right choiceswithout getting trapped into fake marketing forces.Before you buy any food items, note the following carefully• Date of manufacturing/packing.• Date indicating time before itis required to be consumed• Presence of “F.P.O.” or“AGMARK” marks• Maximum Retail Price• Ingredients used• Red /green dot indicatingnon-veg/veg• Nutrient contentAdulterationof food items is becoming moreprevalent and eating outside isgaining momentum. When such foodis consumed more often, it isimportant that students know whatthey are eating.As an enlightenedcitizen, it is your duty to take up anyissue related to adulteration and bring to the notice of concernedauthorities.CONCEPT :Awareness aboutfood you eatas a consumerOBJECTIVE :Students will develop anattitude to be selectiveabout their food habits andalso develop awarenessabout their right as aconsumer in order to leada healthy life.MATERIALSREQUIRED :Paper , pencil,StudentWorksheetMODE :Individual/Group WorkTIME REQUIRED :Two Periods(40 minutes each)28Key message :Suggested activities :All that glitters is not gold. Do not compromise with thequality of food as it directly affects your health.Collect information about common adulterants found in milk,turmeric powder, black pepper, mustard seeds, edible oil and honey.