Serving Size & Servings
This tells you how much food the nutrition label is based on.
What is serving size?
Calories provide this for your body.
What is energy?
This shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet.
What is Percent Daily Value (%DV)?
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
What is protein?
When comparing foods, this should be checked first.
What is serving size?
Nutrition label information is based on this, not the entire package.
What is one serving?
If one serving has 200 calories and you eat two servings, how many calories did you eat?
What is 400 calories?
A %DV of 5% or less means a nutrient is considered this.
What is low?
These nutrients should usually be limited for better physical health.
What are sugar, sodium, and saturated fat?
Two snacks have the same calories, but one has less sugar. Which is healthier?
What is the one with less sugar?
If a package has 2 servings and you eat the whole package, how many servings did you eat?
What is two servings?
Too many calories over time can lead to this physical health issue.
What is weight gain?
A %DV of 20% or more means a nutrient is considered this.
What is high?
This nutrient helps digestion and supports physical health.
What is fiber?
Which is a better choice: high fiber and low sugar OR low fiber and high sugar?
What is high fiber and low sugar?
Why is serving size important when reading a food label?
What is it affects calories and nutrients you consume?
Too few calories can cause this problem.
What is low energy or tiredness?
Which %DV is better for nutrients like fiber or vitamins: high or low?
What is high?
Why should students limit foods high in sodium?
What is too much sodium can affect health and blood pressure?
Why is comparing %DV helpful when choosing foods?
What is it shows how nutrients affect daily health needs?
A snack shows 3 servings per container. If you eat the whole package, how does this affect calories and nutrients?
What is you consume three times the calories and nutrients listed?
Why are calories important for physical health but still something to monitor?
What is they provide energy, but too many or too few can harm health
Which %DV is better for nutrients like sugar or sodium: high or low, and why?
What is low, because too much can harm physical health?
Why are foods high in nutrients but lower in sugar better for physical health?
What is they provide energy and nutrients without harming the body?
Two foods look healthy on the package, but one has a much smaller serving size. What should you do?
What is check calories and nutrients based on servings eaten?