Exploring Sodium, Caffeine, and Nutrition Labeling: Navigating the Essentials for Healthier Choice

Sodium

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What is daily sodium intake?

 Adults and teens age 14 years and older: no more than 2,300 mg (milligrams) a day.

Caffeine

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List the effects of caffeine

Stimulates the heart rate and the appetite. 

It can make you energetic

It can make you feel drowsy so that you want more

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Avoiding Caffeine

• Cut back caffeine intake gradually
• Instead of caffeine beverages, replace it with water
• Increase in water and exercise 

Nutrition labels

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What is one of the components of a nutrition label?

 total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, added sugars, protein, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and potassium.

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Importance of Nutrition labels

teaches portion control

provides nutrition awareness

Ingredient awareness

Allergy and dietary restriction 

Helps choice healthier options