Nutrition Facts Labels🌟🌟🌟

Nutrition Facts Labels

​CUHSD Health Education - Ms. Richards

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questions about it.

Multiple Choice

The amount of energy in food

• Nutrients

• Calories

• % Daily Value

• MyPlate

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

• Nutrients

• Calories

• % Daily Value

• MyPlate

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What is the purpose of the nutrition facts label on packaged foods?

• To help you compare foods and make healthy choices.

• To provide information about the company that makes the food.

• To list all the ingredients used in the food.

• To inform consumers about the price of the food.

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What does "servings per container" indicate on the nutrition facts label?

• The total number of containers in the package.

• The recommended number of servings per day.

• The total amount of servings in the entire package or container.

• The size of each serving in the container.

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What is the importance of knowing the serving size when reading the nutrition facts label?

• It helps you determine the manufacturer of the food.

• It tells you how many calories are in a serving.

• It helps you decide how much to eat or drink in a day.

• It provides information about the ingredients used.

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What is the daily guide for calorie intake used as a general guide?

• 1000 calories a day.

• 2000 calories a day.

• 3000 calories a day.

• 4000 calories a day.

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How can you determine if a serving of food is high or low in a nutrient?

• By checking the percent daily value (DV) on the label.

• By checking the expiration date on the label.

• By smelling the food before consuming it.

• By asking a nutritionist for advice.

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DV or less, it is considered to be low in that nutrient.

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DV or more, it is considered to be high in that nutrient.

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Multiple Choice

What are some nutrients that you should aim to get less of in your diet overall?

• Saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

• Protein, fiber, and vitamins.

• Carbohydrates, calcium, and iron.

• Calories, cholesterol, and trans fat.

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When grocery shopping, you should ​

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compare Nutrition Facts Labels

choose smaller package sizes

buy the biggest package possible

buy anything at eye-level

look at advertising messages on the package

ask nearby shoppers or workers

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Serving sizes & portion sizes have ​ ​ ​

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increased over the years.

decreased over the years.

stayed about the same over the years.

​Watch the video and be ready to answer some questions.

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to protect yourself from food allergies?

• Reading food labels

• Eating a variety of foods

• Avoiding certain food colors

• Avoiding all packaged foods

Multiple Choice

Which law requires food labels to disclose major food allergens?

• The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

• The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

• The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

• The Food Safety Modernization Act

Multiple Choice

Food labels must always mention the source of major food allergens.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

What possible allergens are in this food?

• Wheat

• Soy

• Peanuts

• Shellfish

• Eggs

Multiple Choice

How many servings are in this container?

• 1

• 8

• 2/3

• 55

Multiple Choice

What does DV stand for on a nutrition facts label?

• Dietary Value

• Dose Value

• Daily Value

• Daily Vault

Multiple Choice

How many calories are in a serving?

• 230

• 2/3 cup

• 8

• 55 g

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT on the MyPlate model?

• Dairy

• Protein

• Fat

• Grains

When looking at a food label, the ingredient that shows up FIRST is the one that is in the item the MOST. The ingredient that shows up LAST is the one that is in the item in the SMALLEST AMOUNT (the least).

What ingredient shows up in the most significant amount? .... and the least? What allergens are in Doritos?

Multiple Select

Select all of the nutrients you want to make sure you are getting enough of.

• Daily Fiber

• Vitamin D

• Iron

• Added Sugars

• Calcium

Multiple Choice

Calories is the measurement of....

• Fat

• Carbs

• Energy

• Heat

Multiple Choice

True or False: All servings are 1 cup.

• True

• False

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Select all of the nutrients you want to limit.

• Fiber

• Total Fat

• Cholesterol

• Sodium

• Protein

Multiple Choice

How many calories are in 1 cup of strawberries?

• 46

• 1 cup

• 12

• 125

Multiple Choice

What is the # 1 (most) ingredient in fruit gushers?

• strawberries

• sugar

• corn syrup

Multiple Choice

How many calories are in 2 waffles?

• 90

• 180

• 360

• 200

Multiple Choice

How many calories are in 2 cookies?

• 140

• 70

• 29

• 140 x 15

Multiple Choice

How many pierogies are in ONE serving?

• 6

• 4

• 1

• 24

Multiple Choice

What % DV of fiber does an apple provide for you?

• 3 grams

• 12%

• 5%

• 20%

Multiple Choice

According to the label, which nutrient does a banana give you the highest % DV?

• vitamin a

• vitamin c

• calcium

• iron

Multiple Choice

When looking at this shake from Jack in the Box, what % of the Daily Value for added sugars is found in this shake?

• 107

• 176

• 88.2

• 1150

Multiple Choice

The terms "fat-free" and "no added sugars" mean calorie free.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many servings are there per container?

• 1

• 8

• 12

• 16

Multiple Choice

How many calories are in ONE cookie?

• 140

• 280

• 70

• 140x12

Multiple Choice

It is common for one package of food to contain more than one serving.

• True

• False