Nutrition Labels
What is the first step in reading a food label?
Looking at the Serving Size
Name one micronutrient found in a delicata squash.
Vitamin K
Thiamin
Copper
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
When you are purchasing foods on a budget or looking to save money, look in the _____ area.
Bulk
Name one reason why a healthy diet is important.
•Prevents overweight and obesity
•Manage weight
•Reduces the risk of chronic disease
•Reduces the risk of early mortality
•Overall, better quality of life
Switch to healthier choices such as white grains for ________
Whole grains
________ is/are a measure of how much energy you get from a serving of this food. The calorie section of the label can help you manage your weight.
Calories
Name 3 seasonal vegetables in Louisiana
Beets, Carrots, Collard Greens, Clementines, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Squash.
Why should you select a vinaigrette dressing over a cream based dressing?
To include more of the healthy vegetable oil fats into your diet instead of saturated.
What are the five food groups?
Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy and Protein
Why is frozen chicken and sometimes fresh chicken in a salt solution?
To preserve it and tenderize it
General guide to calories per serving:
____ calories is low
____ calories is moderate
____ calories is high
40
100
400
What are the benefits of eating seasonal vegetables?
They taste better - more nutrient dense
Cost reduces
Fresher / more colorful
Which two types of fruits and vegetables should be your first choice when shopping?
Fresh or frozen
______ is building a healthy eating style to maintain weight and reduce the risk of disease
Nutrition
Carbs, Fat (Lipids), Proteins
List 2 of the nutrients to limit on a food label.
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
What were three things you tested for on your scorecards in the lab?
Appearance, color, texture, taste, flavor
What are the benefits of prepackaged greens?
Problem: Sugar adds calories to foods that can lead to weight gain
Solution: ______________________
Choose water, 100% juice, and fruit for dessert
What are the only two vitamins and only 2 minerals required on a food label?
Vitamins A & C
Calcium & Iron
Name all 6 steps when reading a food label.
1. Serving Size
2. Check Calories
3. Look at nutrients to limit
4. Look at nutrients to get enough of
5. Read the Footnote / Ingredients
6. % Daily Values
Which team one the best flavor overall?
Group 3
What are 3 things to keep in mind at the grocery store? Hint: was said at the end of the video
1. Use outside aisles first
2. Buy whole grains
3. Look at nutrition facts
Problem: Excess sodium raises blood pressure which can lead to hypertension
Solution: __________________
Season with spices and herbs
Carbs = how many calories per gram? _____
Fat = how many calories per gram? ______
Protein = how many calories per gram? ______
4
9
4