what’s in a label? do you know how to read a food label?
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WHAT’S IN A LABEL?WHAT’S IN A LABEL?Do you know how to read a food Do you know how to read a food
label?label?
Name some things you love Name some things you love to get at the grocery store…to get at the grocery store…
How do I know what to How do I know what to choose?choose?
Check out the label!
Be a smart shopper
Know what is good for you
Think about what you want to put in your body
Labels, labels, labels
Know what to look for on a label Know what is good/bad for you Compare labels Make smart decisions
Let’s take a closer look…
Numbers are based on serving size
%Daily Value: look for at least 20%
Saturated fat is not good for you-look for 5% or less
Trans fat is not good for your heart
Look for low cholesterol
What if I don’t?
My Body My Level of energy “My tummy hurts” “I don’t feel so good” Example to others Sickness Hospitals, doctor bills, people have
to take care of me,
Let me get this straight…all I have to do is read food labels, and I will be healthy
and fit?
WRONG!
Making smart food choices+
_______________=
A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!
EXERCISE
BALANCE IS THE KEY!
Combine exercise and eating right!
STAY ACTIVE!
BE SMART!
GOOD CHOICES
BEING HEALTHY=HAVING FUN!
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY, AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!