Food Label Logic
On a food label, this number tells you how much energy the food provides.
What are calories?
This macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What is carbohydrates
Myth or Fact: Carbs are bad for you and should be avoided.
What is a myth? (Carbs are essential for energy—just choose complex ones like whole grains.)
This nutrient should be limited because it's linked to high blood pressure.
What is sodium
This macronutrient helps build and repair muscles.
What is protein
Myth or Fact: Skipping meals helps you lose weight faster.
What is a myth? (It can slow metabolism and lead to overeating later.)
This ingredient is often hidden under names like “high-fructose corn syrup” or “cane juice.”
What is sugar
These healthy fats are found in foods like avocados and nuts.
What are unsaturated fats?
Myth or Fact: All fats are unhealthy.
What is a myth? (Healthy fats like avocado and nuts are good for you.)
This nutrient is often missing from processed foods but helps digestion and keeps you full.
What is fiber
True or False: Your body does not need any fat in your diet.
False
Your body does need fat in your diet — just the right kinds. Healthy fats (like those from nuts, seeds, avocados, and fish) help with:
Brain function
Hormone production
Absorbing vitamins (like A, D, E, and K)
Protecting organs and providing long-lasting energy
Myth or Fact: You can’t get enough protein from a vegetarian diet.
What is a myth? (Beans, tofu, lentils, and nuts provide plenty of protein.)
This number on a food label tells you how much of the food the nutrition facts apply to.
What is serving size
This type of fat is found in fish like salmon and helps support brain health.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Myth or Fact: Protein supplements are essential for building muscle, especially for teen athletes.
What is a myth? (Most teens can meet their protein needs through whole foods like eggs, chicken, beans, and dairy. Supplements can help, but they’re not necessary with a balanced diet.)