Calories & Energy
What do calories tell us about food?
How much energy the food gives us
What does the serving size on a nutrition label mean?
The amount of food the label is talking about.
Which type of fat should we not eat too much of?
Saturated fat.
Which nutrient helps our bodies grow strong and stay healthy?
Protein.
What does % Daily Value show?
If a food has a little or a lot of a nutrient.
Which nutrient gives us energy to run, play, and learn?
Carbohydrates.
If the serving size is 1 cup and you eat 2 cups, what happens to the nutrients?
They double.
What does total sugar give us?
Quick energy.
Which nutrient helps digestion and keeps our tummies healthy?
Fiber.
What % Daily Value means “a little”?
5% or less.
If a food has 100 calories per serving and you eat 3 servings, how many calories did you eat?
300 calories
Why should we check serving size before looking at calories?
Because all the numbers are based on that amount.
Why is eating too much sugar not good for us?
It can lead to health problems like cavities or weight gain.
Name one vitamin and what it helps with
Vitamin D helps make strong bones.
What % Daily Value means “a lot”?
20% or more.
Why is it important to know how many calories are in food?
So we can make healthy choices and balance energy.
Give an example of why serving size matters when sharing snacks with friends.
It helps us know how much each person gets and how healthy it is.
Name one reason why too much saturated fat can be unhealthy.
It can hurt our heart health.
Why do we need minerals like iron?
For healthy blood and carrying oxygen.
Why is % Daily Value helpful when choosing snacks?
It helps us see if the food is healthy or has too much of something.