Nutrition Facts Labels

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NPA Unit Lesson 3

Multiple Choice

The amount of energy in food

• Nutrients

• Calories

• % Daily Value

• MyPlate

Multiple Choice

A chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly.

• Nutrients

• Calories

• % Daily Value

• MyPlate

Multiple Choice

Shows how much a nutrient in a serving of the food contributes to a total daily diet. It can help you determine if a serving of the food is high or low in an individual nutrient and to compare food products.

• Nutrient

• Calories

• % Daily Value

• MyPlate

Multiple Select

Which of the 6 essential nutrients are considered MACRO nutrients?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Open Ended

What are some of the main sources (foods) of added sugars in the typical American diet?

Open Ended

Look at your nutrition facts label, does your product contain any of these words for sugar?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... what is the serving size?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... how many calories are in each serving?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... does this product contain any trans fat?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... what is the % daily value of sodium?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... how many grams of added sugars?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... what is the % daily value of protein?

Open Ended

Look at your Nutrition Facts Label... is this a good source (15% or more) of any vitamins or minerals? Which ones?

Open Ended

List 3 ways you can make healthier choices when grocery shopping (if you don't grocery shop list 3 tips you can give your parent/guardian).

Open Ended

List 3 actions you can start taking today to eat healthier when away from home.