Name 3 things you can find on a food label
T/F minimizing sugary cereals, flavored milks and pastries for breakfasts is one option for limiting the amount of sugar you consume daily.
True
Also being mindful of fruit juices
How can we choose foods with less amounts of sodium?
Comparing food labels
T/F there are healthy AND unhealthy fats
TRUE
Name 1 way you are going to reduce your intake of sugar
reduce sugary cereals, eliminate sodas, eating more natural whole foods, minimizing candy and processed sweets
T/F: Food labels are a helpful tool in order to compare different items and to choose the best option
TRUE
T/F the more added sugar you consume the more you will crave
TRUE
Chips, pretzels, crackers, sauces, canned soups, canned vegetables
Name an example of unsaturated fats
Avocados, nuts, fish, olive oil
Name one reason the food label can be a helpful tool
To compare two items and choose the best option
To make sure you are staying within sugar and sodium limit
What does serving size mean?
Recommended amount one person should eat
Also tells us information about the entire product or one serving
What is the difference between natural vs added sugar?
Natural sugars come from real whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables
Added sugars come from cooking, processing or before eating, usually added in the manufacturing process
2,300 mg
Which type of fat can cause you to have high cholesterol. Saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated
Candy, pastries, sugary cereals, etc.
T/F you should only look at the front of a food item?
FALSE
You should always check the food label!
What is the recommended amount of sugar in grams?
24 grams / 6 teaspoons
______ mg or less, means that the product is low sodium
140
Name an example of saturated fats
Butter, lard, pastries, processed foods, processed meats (steak, bacon)
Name 1 saturated fat and 1 unsaturated fat
Saturated: butter, lard, processed meats, pastries, processed foods
Unsaturated: avocados, nuts, fish, seeds
Ingredients are listed in what order?
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressures, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, gaining weight
What is the main health risk of consuming too much sodium?
High blood pressure
T/F if it is a healthy unsaturated fat you can eat as much as you want
False-foods should be consumed in moderation even if they are deemed "healthy"
The ingredients are listed in what order?
Ingredients are listed from greatest to least