Nutrition Labels
5 Food Groups
Portion Control
Healthy Choices
Food Label Detective
100
How many calories are in 2 servings?
800 calories
100
Name the 5 food groups
Carbohydrates, Dairy, Vegetables, Fruit, Protein
100
What does "portion" mean?
The amount of food you choose to eat at one time.
100
Which bread is usually the healthier choice: whole wheat or white?
whole wheat
100
What nutrient should you limit to help reduce heart disease risk?
Saturated fat (and keeping an eye on sodium and added sugars is also beneficial)
200
You ate 1 serving of this food item. How much %DV of Total Fat did you consume and is it considered high or low? Why?
67%
High because anything over 20% is considered high
200
Sweet potatoes belong to which food group?
Vegetables
200
Name one way to avoid eating too much while watching TV.
Portion out your snack beforehand, avoid eating from the package, or eat at the table.
200
Name one healthy protein that isn't meat.
Beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, nuts, seeds
200
What part of the Nutrition Facts label tells you how much one serving is?
Serving Size
300
You ate 6 pretzels, how many containers did you eat?
2 containers
300
Which food group provides many vitamins, minerals, and fiber?
Fruits and/or vegetables
300
Why is eating slowly helpful?
It gives your body time to recognize that it is full.
300
Name two ways to reduce added sugar in your diet.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks
- Choose plain yogurt over sweetened
- Limit desserts
- Read food labels
- Choose fruit instead of candy
300
What nutrient on a food label should you aim to get more of if you want to help your digestive system?
Fiber
400
You ate 2 bags of dried pears, how much %DV of potassium did you consume?
4%
400
Which food groups helps repair and build muscles?
Protein
400
What should you look at first on the Nutrition Facts label to understand portion size?
The serving size
400
List three foods that are good sources of fiber.
Fruits, vegetables, beans, oats, whole grains
400
What does "% Daily Value" help you understand?
Whether a nutrient is low or high in one serving of a food.
500
You ate 2 cups of this food item. How much sodium did you consume in grams? Is it considered a lot or a little amount of sodium and why?
940 grams of sodium. A lot of sodium because it is 40% of your daily value of sodium.
500
What are two examples of whole grains?
oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat bread, quinoa, barley, etc.
500
Name three strategies to practice portion control every day.
Use smaller plates, measure portions, eat slowly, read food labels, avoid eating from large packages, fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, etc.
500
Name two healthy swaps for sugary drinks.
Water, sparkling water, unsweetened tea, low-fat milk
500
When comparing two products, name three things on a food label that you would want to compare.
Serving size, calories, fiber, sodium, added sugars, protein, and saturated fat.