Nutrition Facts Label
Where is the Nutrition Facts label usually located on a product?
On the side or back of the product package.
Can a product that says reduced sodium contain salt?
Yes, while it may be lower in salt, the product can still have salt.
What type of fat should we limit in our diet?
Saturated fat because too much can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
If we are trying to determine how many carbohydrates are in a food, which line on the nutrition facts label should we look at?
Total Carbohydrates
Are beans a type of protein or carbohydrate?
Both! Make sure to count them toward your carbohydrate intake.
What are some important nutrients we should look for on the Nutrition Facts label?
Carbohydrates, Saturated Fat, Sodium, Added sugar, fiber
Are the numbers listed on the nutrition facts label based on the entire package of the food?
No, the numbers listed on the nutrition facts label are based on one serving of that food.
What are some examples of healthy fats?
What is the difference between white bread and whole wheat bread?
White bread has gone through more processing to refine the grain. This means more of the grain has been stripped away before making the flour and nutrients are lost. The resulting bread is lower in fiber and vitamins.
Whole wheat bread has gone through less processing to refine the grain. This means more of the grain has been kept during the flour making processng and there are not as many nutrients lost. The resulting bread is higher in fiber and vitamins.
What is the main difference between plant based and animal based proteins?
The saturated fat content. Animal based proteins, such as beef, pork, and milk, have higher saturated fat content than plant based proteins like beans, tofu, and nuts.
How can you use food labels to compare two different foods?
Check the label to see which food has a higher amount of fiber or protein.
Check the label to see which food has a lower amount of saturated fat or sodium.
Check the label to see which food has the number of carbohydrates you want to consume.
What is the difference between "serving size" and "number of servings"?
Serving size is a recommended amount of food, and the amount of food that the nutrition facts label describes. The number of servings tells us how many servings are in the entire container.
You are having a meal with a hamburger, fries, and a glass of whole milk. What can you swap out to decrease the amount of saturated fat.
Swap out the burger for a turkey burger
Swap out the milk for skim milk
What are some examples of starchy vegetables?
beans, lentils, peas, corn, and potatoes
How often should we be eating seafood each week?
2 times a week. Seafood is high in omega 3 fatty acids, which help maintain our cholesterol levels and are protective against cardiovascular disease.
If a food has 30% DV of sodium, is it high or low in salt?
It would be high in salt. If a nutrient is 20% DV or higher, that food is high in that nutrient.
A can of soup has two servings per container, and one serving contains 15 g of carbohydrates. If you eat the entire can of soup, how many carbohydrates would you eat?
30 g carbohydrates
1 serving equals = 15 g carbohydrates, so 15 x 2 = 30
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?
Saturated fat is often solid at room temperature, and too much can increase your bad cholesterol levels.
Unsaturated fat is often liquid at room temperature and can help raise your good cholesterol levels.How many carbohydrates should you consume at each meal/snack?
30-45g per meal for women
45-60g per meal for men
15-30g per snack
Why is it important to include protein in your meals with carbohydrates?
Protein helps slow the release of sugar into your bloodstream. Eating protein with your carbohydrates will prevent large spikes and later drops in your blood sugar, keeping it more stable.