Module 2 Lesson 2 What Should I Eat

Nutrition Label

• Facts on the outside of a packaged food or beverage product that provide consumer information to evaluate before you purchase the item, such as the nutrients and daily values it provides, calories, serving size and number of servings it contains.

• Established in 1993 by the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. It is based on how much people typically eat, balanced with desired portion size. It is listed on the label in a measurement appropriate for that food item.

• This is the amount of food you serve yourself or that a restaurant gives you. Depending on your hunger level, a portion may be one or more serving sizes.

• This applies to food prepared and sold for ease of consumption. This term applies to food products designed to be sold in either stores or restaurants.

Serving Size

• Facts on the outside of a packaged food or beverage product that provide consumer information to evaluate before you purchase the item, such as the nutrients and daily values it provides, calories, serving size and number of servings it contains.

• Established in 1993 by the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. It is based on how much people typically eat, balanced with desired portion size. It is listed on the label in a measurement appropriate for that food item.

• This is the amount of food you serve yourself or that a restaurant gives you. Depending on your hunger level, a portion may be one or more serving sizes.

• This applies to food prepared and sold for ease of consumption. This term applies to food products designed to be sold in either stores or restaurants. Examples are, boxed cereal, frozen dinners, salad dressings, canned vegetables and cartons of milk (just to name a few)

Portion

• Facts on the outside of a packaged food or beverage product that provide consumer information to evaluate before you purchase the item, such as the nutrients and daily values it provides, calories, serving size and number of servings it contains.

• Established in 1993 by the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. It is based on how much people typically eat, balanced with desired portion size. It is listed on the label in a measurement appropriate for that food item.

• This is the amount of food you serve yourself or that a restaurant gives you. Depending on your hunger level, a portion may be one or more serving sizes.

• This applies to food prepared and sold for ease of consumption. This term applies to food products designed to be sold in either stores or restaurants. Examples are, boxed cereal, frozen dinners, salad dressings, canned vegetables and cartons of milk (just to name a few)

Packaged Food

• Facts on the outside of a packaged food or beverage product that provide consumer information to evaluate before you purchase the item, such as the nutrients and daily values it provides, calories, serving size and number of servings it contains.

• Established in 1993 by the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. It is based on how much people typically eat, balanced with desired portion size. It is listed on the label in a measurement appropriate for that food item.

• This is the amount of food you serve yourself or that a restaurant gives you. Depending on your hunger level, a portion may be one or more serving sizes.

• This applies to food prepared and sold for ease of consumption. This term applies to food products designed to be sold in either stores or restaurants. Examples are, boxed cereal, frozen dinners, salad dressings, canned vegetables and cartons of milk (just to name a few).

How many cups of fruits should you eat daily?

• 2 - 3 cups

• 1 1/2 - 2 cups

How many cups of vegetables should you eat daily?

• 2 - 3 cups

• 1 1/2 - 2 cups

How many ounces of grains should you eat daily?

• 5 - 8 ounces

• 10 - 12 ounces

What is the daily recommended calories for females?

• 2000 - 2200 calories

• 2500 - 2700 calories

What is the daily recommended calories for males?

• 2000 - 2200 calories

• 2500 - 2700 calories

True or False: Packaged foods are governed by the Food and Drug Association (FDA). Food Labeling is mandated for most food products.

• True

• False