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What does serving size mean?
The amount of the item people typically have in one sitting.
Why do we need to know food labels?
So we can better understand what is going into our bodies.
What is sodium?
Salt!
What are all nutrition facts based on?
The serving size.
What is a example of a micronutrient?
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Iron, Zinc, Folic Acid
What is total fat?
All of the fat in one serving.
Where is serving size found on a nutrition label?
At the very top.
What is a example of a added sugar?
syrups, sweeteners
Where is protein found
Meats, fish, dairy products, eggs, nuts and more
Fruits and veggies
What does total carbs include?
Sugars, starches, fiber
What is a example of a macronutrient
carbs, protein, sugar
Where are ingredient lists found?
The bottom of the nutrition list.
Why do we need micronutrients?
Support body functions
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What does protein do?
Build back muscle and supports growth.
No! If you are getting all the nutrients you need you can eat anything to get there. Yes, some food fuel our bodies better than others but it is ok to eat things that may not be considered "healthy"
What kind of fat is processed and artificial?
Trans fat
What does fiber do?
Supports digestive health
Where does unsaturated fat typically come from?
Plants (sometimes fish)
How is a ingredient list ordered?
Highest weight to lowest weight.
What is a example of a starch?
grains, veggies
Give three examples of carbs.
Fruit, veggies, bread, pasta, popcorn
What does the thick black line do?
Separates micro and macro nutrients.
Where is fiber found?
fruits, veggies, grains (the part you cannot digest)