What is it?
What is fat
a nutrient that gives your body energy
Name a food with fat
Cheese, nuts, or butter
What happens if you eat too much fat
What's a healthier fat
Nuts, avocado, or olive oil
What does "nutrition label" mean
A chart that shows what's in your food
What is sugar
A sweet ingredient found in many foods
Name a food with sugar
Candy, soda, cookies
What happens if you eat too much sugar
What's a low- sugar snack
Fruit or yogurt
Where do you find the sugar amount
What is sodium
Another word for salt
Name a food with sodium
Chips, soup, or lunch meat
What happens if you eat too much sodium
It can raise your blood pressure
What's a low- sodium meal
Fresh veggies or grilled chicken
What does "serving size" mean
Why does your body need fat
For energy and to protect organs
What drink has a lot of sugar
Soda or sports drinks
Why is it bad to eat too much of these
It can make your body unhealthy over time
What's a good drink instead or soda
Water or milk
Why is it helpful to read labels
So you know what you're eating
Why do we need some sugar and sodium
They help with energy and body balance- but only in small amounts
What snack has a lot of sodium
Chips or packaged crackers
How can you tell if a food has too much sugar, fat, or sodium
Check the nutrition label
What's one way to eat less sugar, fat, or sodium
Cook at home or read labels
What's one thing to check on a label
Sugar, fat, sodium, or serving size