The Nutrition Facts Label

Why is it important to check serving size and servings per container?

• To ensure the food is fresh

• To accurately assess calorie and nutrient intake

• To speed up meal preparation

• To reduce packaging waste

Eat a variety of foods to ensure you get the necessary (a)   your body needs.

What is the recommended approach for choosing nutrients according to the text?

• Aim for 50% DV of all nutrients

• Aim for 100% DV of all nutrients

• Aim for 100% DV of certain nutrients and less than 100% DV of others

• Aim for 200% DV of all nutrients

What does the Nutrition Facts Label provide information for?

• Making healthy choices throughout the day

• Cooking recipes

• Exercising routines

• Fashion trends

Use %DV to compare foods and make informed choices based on nutrient content.

(a)  

What does the % Daily Value (DV) indicate?

• How much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet

• How many calories are in a serving

• How much sugar is in a product

• How many vitamins are present

Consider the calories in each serving to determine if it is a moderate or high amount.

(a)  

Balance the number of

calories you eat and drink with

the number of calories you ____

during physical activity.

• sweat
• consume
• rest
• burn

____ calories per serving of an individual

food is considered a moderate amount

and _____ calories or more per serving

of an individual food is considered high

in calories

• 200.....600

• 150.....450

• 50...300

• 100...400

Nutrients To

Get Less Of

Compare and choose foods to

get less than 100% DV of these

each day:

• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Vitamin A, C, Vitamin D

• Saturated Fat, Sodium, added Sugars