Nutrition Basics
What key piece of information at the top of a nutrition label shows the standard portion size?
What is the serving size?
These two types of fats should be limited to reduce the risk of heart disease.
What are saturated fats and trans fats?
The term "natural" on food labels is misleading because it is not this.
What is a regulated term?
High-fructose corn syrup is linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and this organ damage.
What is liver damage?
Nutrition labels became mandatory in this year in the United States.
What is 1994?
If a food label shows 250 calories per serving and you eat 2 servings, how many calories did you consume?
What is 500 calories?
High levels of these two nutrients can increase your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure
What are cholesterol and sodium?
Gluten-free" products can still be unhealthy because they are often high in these three things.
What are refined carbs, sugar, and unhealthy fats?
Sodium nitrites and nitrates can form carcinogenic compounds when cooked at this temperature range.
What is high temperatures?
This part of the nutrition label shows how much energy you get from one serving.
What are calories?
This part of a nutrition label highlights nutrients like Vitamin D, Calcium, and Iron.
What are vitamins and minerals?
The term "low-fat" can be misleading because these are often added to make the product taste better.
What are sugars or artificial sweeteners
Products labeled "made with real fruit" often contain this unhealthy ingredient.
What is added sugar?
Artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are linked to hyperactivity in this group.
Who are children?
Foods with high amounts of this nutrient, such as whole grains, are great for digestion.
What is fiber?
On a nutrition label, 5% or less of the Daily Value (%DV) is considered low, while this percentage or higher is considered high.
What is 20%?
Trans fats, listed as this on some labels, increase bad cholesterol and decrease good cholesterol.
What are partially hydrogenated oils?
A product with "no added sugar" may still have high amounts of this type of sugar.
What is natural sugar?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is known to cause these symptoms in some individuals.
What are headaches, sweating, and chest pain?
Foods high in potassium, calcium, and iron support these three body functions.
What are bones, blood health, and overall function?
Ingredients on a food label are listed in this order.
What is descending order by weight?
These types of fats are often found in margarine, microwave popcorn, and frozen pizzas.
What are trans fats?
Low-fat yogurt often has high amounts of this, making it just as unhealthy.
What is added sugar?
These preservatives, found in bacon and deli meats, are linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer.
What are sodium nitrites/nitrates?
The term "gluten-free" does not guarantee a healthy product, as seen in these common examples.
What are gluten-free cookies, cakes, chips, pasta, or bread?