Food Labels
High amounts of this nutrient may cause issues such as high blood pressure if consumed in large amounts over time.
What is sodium?
This type of fat is found in abundance in fast foods and is known for contributing to heart disease when consumed in large quantities.
What is saturated fat?
The recommended daily calorie intake for this group is 1000 to 1,400.
Who are toddlers?
This term describes chemical substances that help the body and its functions.
What are nutrients?
This section of MyPlate suggests choosing items with less saturated fat such as grilled chicken or beans.
What are lean proteins?
Some food products claim to be healthy, but contain high amounts of these that are listed under names such as fructose or cany syrup.
What are added sugars?
This type of fat is created when hydrogen is added, which turns them into solid form and is linked to heart disease and diabetes.
What is trans fat?
The recommended daily calorie intake for this group is 1,200 to 1,600.
Who are preschoolers?
This key nutrient is the body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
Consuming these in the MyPlate guidelines provides key nutrients such as fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins which support overall health.
What are vegetables/fruits?
On food labels, this number shows how much of a product counts as a single serving.
What is the serving size?
This fast food menu item (burger) contains one of the highest amounts of calories, total fat, and sugar.
What is the Whopper?
School-aged children need approximately this amount of physical activity daily.
What is 60 minutes?
These are what units of energy for the body that are found in foods are measured in.
What are calories?
This section of MyPlate guidelines suggests items such as oatmeal, quinoa, and brown rice.
What are grains/whole grains?
These are 2 of the results of consuming high amounts of sugar in foods.
What are quick energy spikes and energy crashes?
This type of fat is added in most fast foods in order to enhance taste.
What is trans fat?
The % daily value found on nutrition labels is based on this approximate amount of calories daily.
What is 2,000 calories?
These food items are are common sources of fats. (3)
What are dairy, butter & oils, salad dressings, and nuts & seeds?
These are recommended to occupy half of your plate according to MyPlate guidelines.
What are fruits & vegetables?
This number on the nutrition label helps you decide if foods offer good nutrients such as fiber or bad ingredients such as saturated fats.
What is the % daily value?
Fast food consumption can lead to these chronic health conditions. (3)
These are healthy snack options recommended for preschoolers. (3)
What are dried fruits, yogurt, carrots, and fat-free milk?
This essential nutrient is one of the sources of energy that helps build & repair body tissue and muscles.
What are proteins?
These are the 5 foods recommended for daily consumption in the MyPlate guidelines.
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy?