NUTRITION FACTS
Why are nutrition facts important to read?
They can help you follow a healthy diet and choose nutritious foods.
If a bag of chips has 70 calories per serving and you eat two servings, how many calories have you consumed?
140 calories
Which nutrients should be limited? List at least 2
Fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
What can the food label be used for?
It can be used to compare different food products.
What is the % daily value based on?
How much is in that food.
How many servings is the Nutrition Facts Label based on?
One serving
Which nutrients should you get plenty of? List at least 2
Fiber, any vitamins, any minerals
How are the ingredients ordered?
They are ordered by weight, from most to least.
You want to consume more fiber. One product has 6%DV of fiber and another has 14%DV. Which should you take?
The one with 14%DV of fiber.
What is the serving size for Cracker A
9 crackers
How many calories are in Cracker A per serving? How many in Cracker B per serving?
A = 90
B = 85
What should you use to compare nutrients?
% Daily Value
What is the serving size for Cracker B?
4 crackers
What does the Daily Value help determine?
It helps determine how much of a nutrient you are getting in a product.
What is percent Daily Value %DV for sodium for Cracker A and Cracker B?
A = 12%
B = 4%
Which Cracker has a larger serving size?
Cracker A
Which nutrient provides energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the amount of Fibre for Cracker A and Cracker B?
A = 1g
B = 3g
If the food label says the product has 15%DV of Vitamin C, how much more Vitamin C would you need for the day?
85%DV
What is the percent Daily Value %DV for Fat for Cracker A and Cracker B?
A = 7%
B = 3%
What does a calorie give us?
The calories in a food give us energy.
Which nutrient are the body's building blocks and repair damaged tissue or muscle?
Protein
What is the percent Daily Value %DV for Iron for Cracker A and Cracker B?
A = 8%
B = 7%
What is the 5 / 20 rule?
20% of more is high of a nutrient