Mmmm, chicken...

This afternoon we looked at product ingredient lists of in a sort of food scavenger hunt. Students answered questions regarding what being the first ingredient meant, weird names for sugars, and why is there gum in our cake mix...We also watched a brief documentary by CBC Marketplace, who investigated grilled chicken from 6 fast food chains, and what consumers were actually getting. Students' eyes were glued to the screen as they watched the blind taste testers try the different samples and explain what they thought, and we stopped the video a few times to have some interesting discussions. Ask your child about their thoughts on the video and what they learned. It's not about never eating out, it's about making the best choice you can when you do, and knowing what's in your food. 'Cause unfortunately, sometimes, chicken ain't just chicken....