Food Labels
Sugar
Sodium
Fats
Mix
100
Name 3 things you can find on a food label
100
T/F minimizing sugary cereals, flavored milks and pastries for breakfasts is one option for limiting the amount of sugar you consume daily.
True
Also being mindful of fruit juices
100
How can we choose foods with less amounts of sodium?
Comparing food labels
100
T/F there are healthy AND unhealthy fats
TRUE
100
Name 1 way you are going to reduce your intake of sugar
reduce sugary cereals, eliminate sodas, eating more natural whole foods, minimizing candy and processed sweets
200
T/F: Food labels are a helpful tool in order to compare different items and to choose the best option
TRUE
200
T/F the more added sugar you consume the more you will crave
TRUE
200
Name a food or snack that is high in sodium
Chips, pretzels, crackers, sauces, canned soups, canned vegetables
200
Name an example of unsaturated fats
Avocados, nuts, fish, olive oil
200
Name one reason the food label can be a helpful tool
To compare two items and choose the best option
To make sure you are staying within sugar and sodium limit
300
What does serving size mean?
Recommended amount one person should eat
Also tells us information about the entire product or one serving
300
What is the difference between natural vs added sugar?
Natural sugars come from real whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables
Added sugars come from cooking, processing or before eating, usually added in the manufacturing process
300
What is the daily limit for sodium in mg?
2,300 mg
300
Which type of fat can cause you to have high cholesterol. Saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated
300
Name 3 foods high in sugar
Candy, pastries, sugary cereals, etc.
400
T/F you should only look at the front of a food item?
FALSE
You should always check the food label!
400
What is the recommended amount of sugar in grams?
24 grams / 6 teaspoons
400
______ mg or less, means that the product is low sodium
140
400
Name an example of saturated fats
Butter, lard, pastries, processed foods, processed meats (steak, bacon)
400
Name 1 saturated fat and 1 unsaturated fat
Saturated: butter, lard, processed meats, pastries, processed foods
Unsaturated: avocados, nuts, fish, seeds
500
Ingredients are listed in what order?
From greatest to least
500
Name one health risk of eating too much sugar
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressures, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, gaining weight
500
What is the main health risk of consuming too much sodium?
High blood pressure
500
T/F if it is a healthy unsaturated fat you can eat as much as you want
False-foods should be consumed in moderation even if they are deemed "healthy"
500
The ingredients are listed in what order?
Ingredients are listed from greatest to least