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Finding Your Way Around
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Did you know that food companies are required
to give you the facts about what you’re eating
and drinking?
But have you ever seen a box, bottle, or package say, “This is
very unhealthy!”
Nope! That is why it is important to understand how to read nutrition labels so you can make that decision for yourself.
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Total Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Sugars
Protein
Calories 155Click the category on the nutrition label if you need to
navigate to a specific section.
The best way to complete this module is to start from the
beginning and continue until the end.
After you are done with each slide, press the next button.
Take a look at this food label
for some cheese
crackers. We’re going to take
some time and understand
what it means.
Serving Size
Serving Size is located at the top of the label. It tells you the amount of food that the rest of the information on the label refers to.
This label says that the serving size is 26 crackers, which is equal to 30 grams.
Servings Per Container
This tells you how many servings are in a container.
This label says there are about 13 servings in this box. If each person ate one serving, this box would feed 13 people.
Let’s practice what we’ve learned!
How many servings are in this bag of chips? How much is in a serving size?
A. There are 12 1 oz. servings.B. There are 15 1 oz. servings.C. There are 28 12 oz. servings.
CaloriesWhat is a calorie?Watch this video to find how about Calories and how our bodies use them. Click the picture below to be linked to the video.
Calories• One serving of this snack has 140
Calories. • Below Calories, you will also see
Calories from Fat. This tells you how many of the Calories come from fat. This label says that 45 of the Calories come from fat.
• Experts say that only about 30% of your daily Calories should come from fat.
Helpful Hint!When looking at the next section, it is best to look
at the percentages rather than the grams. The percentages are usually based on a 2,000 Calorie
diet.
FatWe need some fat in our diet, but too much can lead to obesity and other problems. This bag of snacks has 5 grams of total fat, which is 8% of your total daily value.
FatUnder Total Fat you will often see other types of fat like saturated fats and trans fats. These types of fats are not good for your body.
Compare the difference in fat between these two nutrition labels.
Time for a Review!Based on a 2,000 Calorie diet, this food contains how many total grams of fat per serving?
A. 8%B. 0 gramsC. 5 grams
Give it another try!Look closely at the label and remember you are
looking for grams of total fat.
BACK TO THE QUESTION
SodiumSodium is a mineral found in
salt. You need it in small amounts, but a lot of sodium is
not good for your body. This label says that this food has 10% of your daily sodium intake.
CarbohydratesCarbohydrates give your body energy by breaking the food
down into simple sugars. Foods like pasta, bread, and potatoes
are high in carbohydrates. This food has 42 g of total
carbohydrates.
SugarsProcessed sugars are added to
snacks that are not good for you and should be eaten in small
amounts. This is a label from a bottle of Dr. Pepper. Look at all
that sugar!
Test your knowledge with this question!
According to the label, which of the following holds the amount for 5% of
our daily recommended diet?A. Sodium
B. Total CarbohydratesC. Sugars
Let’s look at that question again.
Remember to look next to the listing to find the percentage. Look
for the listing next to 5%.
BACK TO THE QUESTION
ProteinProtein is important for the
building of strong bones and muscles. It is found
mostly in meats, nuts, and eggs.
This is a label for peanut butter, a food high in
protein. Notice one serving of peanut butter has 9
grams of protein.
CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. If you have
too much, it can clog your arteries. You should look for
foods that are low in cholesterol like this one on the left.
Vitamins & Minerals Vitamins and minerals are found at the bottom of the food label. There are many
different vitamins and minerals that are found in foods and drinks. Common
ones include calcium, vitamin A, B, C, and D, as well as iron.
Take a look at this label and see if you can find out what vitamins
and minerals it contains.
When you’re done, click on the label.
Do you think you have the hang of this now?
This food has what percent of Vitamin C?
A. 21%B. 100%
C. 5%
How about another try?
Find Vitamin C on the label and see what percentage is next to it.
BACK TO THE QUESTION
Cheese Crackers
Remember the food label for the cheese crackers from the very
beginning? Now that you know all about food labels, let’s see if these are
healthy or not.
These cheese crackers have a fair amount of fats and sodium and not a
lot of vitamins and minerals. This snack should probably be eaten in
moderation.
More LabelsNow let’s look at some more labels and see if these food are healthy
choices or not, for each choice click on the corresponding smiley face.
Unhealthy Healthy
UNHEALTHY!
That label was for a McDonald’s Big Mac sandwich which has a lot of fat and sodium, even though it has 30% of
calcium.
It’s actually not healthy.
That was a label for a McDonald’s Big Mac sandwich which has lots of fat and
sodium, even though it has 30% of calcium.
HEALTHY!Good job! This label was for a can of
green beans. It has a low level of total fat, a low level of sodium, and a good
amount of vitamins and minerals.
It’s actually healthy!It’s a can of green beans, which has low fat, low sodium, and a good amount of
vitamins and minerals.
Almost Done!Just remember: When looking at
food labels, look for foods with low
levels of fat, sugar, sodium, and
cholesterol and have lots of fiber,
vitamins, and minerals.
Thank you! Remember to check those nutrition facts
so you can STAY HEALTHY!
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