Serving Size
What part of the food label tells you how much counts as one amount of food?
Serving size
If you eat more calories than you burn, what might happen?
Weight gain
Which type of sugar should we try to limit?
Added sugar
Ingredients on a label are listed in what order?
From most to least amount
Apple
Healthy (no added sugar, whole food)
If a bag has 2 servings and you eat the whole bag, what did you do?
You doubled everything on the label
What do calories measure?
Energy your body uses
Why can drinks be sneaky when it comes to sugar?
You drink them quickly and they don’t make you feel full
If sugar is one of the first three ingredients, what does that mean?
The food has a lot of sugar
Granola Bar
Usually not as healthy (often contains added sugar)
Why is serving size the first thing you should look at?
It changes how all the other numbers apply
Why might athletes need more calories than other people?
They use more energy when they move and exercise
Name one effect of eating or drinking too much added sugar over time.
Weight gain, energy crashes, cavities, feeling tired, etc.
What does a short ingredient list usually mean?
The food is less processed. Typically healthier for us.
Gatorade
Not very healthy (contains added sugar)
If the serving size is 1 cup but you eat 2 cups, how much sugar do you really eat?
Twice the sugar
Why is it important to think about your activity level when looking at calories?
The more active you are, the more calories your body needs for energy.
What happens to your energy shortly after drinking a sugary drink?
You get a quick burst of energy followed by a crash.
Why is it important to be able to read the ingredients list?
It helps you know what you are really eating
Fruit Snacks
Not healthy (mostly sugar)
True or False: One container always equals one serving.
False
If two foods have the same number of calories, what could make one a healthier choice than the other?
The one with better nutrients (less added sugar, less fat, more vitamins, etc.)
Why do companies add so much sugar to drinks and snacks?
It makes the product taste good and keeps you wanting more.
Why might a food with a long ingredient list (10+ ingredients) be less healthy than one with only a few ingredients?
It is usually more processed and may contain more additives or added sugars.
Water
Healthy